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HR 1069 119th Congress House Education Asia China Cultural exchanges and relations Education programs funding Elementary and secondary education Foreign language and bilingual programs

PROTECT Our Kids Act

Introduced: February 6, 2025 Introduced by: Hern, Kevin Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 4, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
Dec 4, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1069.
Dec 4, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 4, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)
Dec 4, 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 4, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 4, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 4, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
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. 8.
Mar 5, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.
Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 4, 2025 House · vote #313 On Passage Passed 247–164 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1 Independent 1