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HR 1005 119th Congress House Education Asia China Education programs funding Elementary and secondary education

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

Introduced: February 11, 2025 Introduced by: Joyce, David P. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
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
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
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
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 3, 2025 House · vote #312 On Passage Passed 242–176 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 113 — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 916, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com… Agreed to Dec 3, 2025
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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.

What's happening now December 4, 2025

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

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 1
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 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 5
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Carey, Mike
Ohio · Feb 27, 2025
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Taylor, David J.
Ohio · Feb 14, 2025
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Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Feb 12, 2025
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Feb 11, 2025
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Rulli, Michael A.
Ohio · Feb 5, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1005: Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1005/
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"H.R. 1005: Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1005/.
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H.R. 1005, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1005/.
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