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PROTECT Our Kids Act (H.R. 1069)

Referred to Committee
Introduced 2/6/2025•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

12/4/2025 • Senate

Summary

Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids Act

This bill prohibits federal education funding for any elementary or secondary school that directly or indirectly receives support from the Chinese government.

Specifically, the bill prohibits such funding for any school that (1) has a partnership in effect with a cultural or language institute funded by the Chinese government, including a Confucius Institute; (2) operates a learning center supported by the Chinese government (commonly referred to as a Confucius Classroom); or (3) receives support from an individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government, including support in the form of teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. However, the Department of Education (ED) may issue a waiver of the prohibition if a school has an existing contract with one of these entities and the school demonstrates that the contract is for the benefit of the school and promotes the security, stability, and economy of the United States.

The bill directs ED to provide notice of the bill's requirements to schools, as well as guidance for achieving compliance with the requirements.

Introduced in House • 2/6/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Education
AsiaChinaCultural exchanges and relationsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programs

Amendments (1)

This bill has 1 amendment proposed or adopted.

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

R[
Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]

Republican • OK-1

Sponsored 2/6/2025

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]

R-CA-3

Joined 2/6/2025

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Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

R-KY-6

Joined 2/12/2025

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 6, 2025

Committee Review

February 12, 2025

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.

Floor Debate

December 4, 2025

Passed Chamber

December 4, 2025

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Engrossed in House12/4/2025
Referred in Senate12/4/2025
Reported in House3/5/2025
Introduced in House2/6/2025

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2

Sources and method

· Record updated Jul 13, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Jul 13, 2026 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:02 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Feb 6, 2025 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:02 PM ET
  • House roll-call votesOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
    Roll-call results on this bill
    Latest roll call Dec 4, 2025 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:02 PM ET
  • CBO cost estimatesCongressional Budget Office
    Cost estimates
    Latest estimate Feb 20, 2025 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:02 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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