HOUSE 1069119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

PROTECT Our Kids Act

Last Action: 12/4/2025

Actions

2025-12-04Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2025-12-04Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-12-04On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
2025-12-04Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
2025-12-04The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-12-04DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1069.
2025-12-04Rule 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.
2025-12-04Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)
2025-12-01Rules 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.
2025-03-05Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
2025-03-05Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.
2025-03-05Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.
2025-02-12Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.
2025-02-12Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-02-06Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-02-06 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (2)

Kevin Kiley (R-CA)
Andy Barr (R-KY)

Subjects

Asia
China
Cultural exchanges and relations
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign language and bilingual programs

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