HR 1069
Passed a chamber
Bars elementary and secondary schools that have ties to Chinese government-funded cultural or language programs, such as Confucius Institutes or Confucius Classrooms, from receiving federal education funds.
Official title: PROTECT Our Kids Act
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Introduced
06-FEB-2025
Referred
06-FEB-2025
Approved by committee
12-FEB-2025
Reported
05-MAR-2025
On the calendar
05-MAR-2025
Passed
04-DEC-2025
Senate
Received
04-DEC-2025
- Blocks federal education funds under applicable programs for schools that have a partnership with a Chinese government-funded cultural or language institute, such as a Confucius Institute
- Covers schools that operate a Confucius Classroom or receive teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other support from entities acting on behalf of the Chinese government
- Takes effect one year after enactment, and lets the Secretary of Education grant waivers for pre-existing contracts if the school submits the full contract and a statement of benefit to students
- Requires the Secretary of Education to notify affected schools and provide compliance guidance within 90 days of enactment
Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in House" (06-FEB-2025); the text has changed since (Engrossed in House, 04-DEC-2025).
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