H.Res.377 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
House Roll Call
H.Res.377
| Bill | H.Res.377 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 213 / Nay 209 / Present 0 / Not Voting 11 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 213 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| D | 0 | 209 | 0 | 4 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
HRES 377, introduced in the 119th Congress, outlines the procedural framework for the consideration of two specific bills: H.R. 276 and H.R. 881.
H.R. 276 proposes to officially rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” This bill aims to reflect a national identity in the naming of significant geographical features, although it does not provide specific funding or authorities for implementation. The renaming process would likely involve consultations with relevant federal agencies, such as the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, which oversees such changes.
H.R. 881 seeks to impose funding restrictions on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for institutions of higher education that maintain relationships with Confucius Institutes, which are Chinese government-funded cultural and educational programs. The bill aims to address concerns regarding national security and foreign influence in U.S. educational institutions. It would require the DHS to assess the affiliations of higher education institutions with these institutes and potentially restrict funding to those that do not sever ties. This could impact federal grants and financial aid programs administered by DHS, affecting universities and colleges that currently host Confucius Institutes.
The key beneficiaries of H.R. 881 include those advocating for greater scrutiny of foreign influence in education, while institutions that maintain ties with Confucius Institutes may face funding challenges.
The latest action on HRES 377 involved the motion to reconsider being laid on the table, which was agreed to without objection, indicating a procedural step that allows the House to proceed with the consideration of the two bills without further debate or amendments at that time. This procedural resolution is essential for facilitating legislative efficiency and prioritizing the discussion of these bills.
Yea (213)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (209)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
