HR 1005
119th Congress
House
Education
Asia
China
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
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Became law
Dec 4, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 3, 2025
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 176 (Roll no. 312). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5005-5006)
Dec 3, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 176 (Roll no. 312). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5005-5006)
Dec 3, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013)
Dec 3, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1005, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 3, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 3, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.
Dec 3, 2025
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 3, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)
Dec 1, 2025
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.
Mar 5, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
Mar 5, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14.
Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | House · vote #312 | On Passage | Passed | 242–176 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act or the CLASS Act
This bill prohibits public elementary and secondary schools, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, from accepting funds from or entering into a contract with the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or any individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government or the CCP. The bill also requires schools to disclose funding from or contracts with a foreign source to the Department of Education.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Committees of jurisdiction
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