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H.R. 1069Passed House

PROTECT Our Kids Act

Introduced: Feb 6, 2025

Latest action date: Dec 4, 2025

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Feb 6, 2025
Recorded roll calls
1

Status detail: The full action history records passage in the House.

Plain-language overview

What this bill does

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.

Official summary from Congress.gov.

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What this legislation is about

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Official CRS policy area

Education

View 6 official legislative subjects
AsiaChinaCultural exchanges and relationsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programs

Committee activity

Committees and subcommittees that received, reviewed, marked up, or reported this legislation.

Amendments

Proposed changes to this measure, with their latest official outcome or action from Congress.gov.

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H.Amdt. 115houseAgreed toDec 4, 2025

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 916, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in the bill is considered as adopted.

Latest action: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

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Action timeline

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  2. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)

    FloorHouse floor actions
  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)

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  4. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1069.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  6. 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.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  7. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)

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

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  9. 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.

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  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 8.

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  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.

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  12. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.

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  13. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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

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  15. Introduced in House

    IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
  16. Introduced in House

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  17. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Roll-call votes

Recorded House and Senate votes connected to this bill. Your representatives appear first when available.

PassedDec 4, 2025House · Roll call 313

On Passage

247 Yea164 Nay22 Not Voting
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Brian BabinNot Voting
Dan NewhouseNot Voting
David ScottNay
Doug LaMalfaYea
Eric SwalwellNot Voting
Erin HouchinNot Voting
Glenn IveyNot Voting
Greg CasarNot Voting
James ClyburnNot Voting
Jerrold NadlerNot Voting
John GaramendiNot Voting
Lois FrankelNot Voting
Marjorie Taylor GreeneNot Voting
Nancy MaceNot Voting
Ralph NormanNot Voting
Rashida TlaibNot Voting
Seth MoultonNot Voting
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickNay
Tony GonzalesYea

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