H.R. 1069 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Dec 4, 2025. Received Dec 4, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryTies school funding to ending Chinese government partnerships
Ever wondered about foreign influence in U.S. schools? This bill says that schools receiving federal education money cannot have certain partnerships with the Chinese government. That includes partnerships with Confucius Institutes or Classrooms, or accepting teaching materials and staff from Chinese government entities. Schools that already have these contracts could get a waiver if they prove the arrangement benefits the school and the United States.
How it affects you
If you have kids in public or private schools that receive federal funding, this could change what educational partnerships and materials your school uses. Schools that currently have Chinese government partnerships would need to end them or lose federal education dollars, unless the Education Department grants them a waiver.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 6, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1069
AN ACT
PROTECT Our Kids Act
Sponsor: Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK-1) · Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · Education · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 4, 2025: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Passage · Dec 4, 2025
Passage Passed 247–164
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 33 | 164 | 16 |
| Republicans | 214 | 0 | 6 |
33 members voted against most of their party: 33 Democrats voted Yes.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.