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LEGISLATION/H.R. 1069

PROTECT Our Kids Act

119-HR-1069119th CongressIntroduced Feb 6, 2025Education
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsor

Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1](R-OK-1)
2 cosponsors

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.

Subjects

AsiaChinaCultural exchanges and relationsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programs

Actions (17)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 4, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 4, 2025House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
Dec 4, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
Dec 4, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 4, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1069.
Dec 4, 2025House floor actions
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 4, 2025House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)
Dec 4, 2025House floor actions
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 1, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
Mar 5, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.
Mar 5, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.
Mar 5, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.
Feb 12, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 12, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 6, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025Library of Congress
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