Increase federal funding for school safety measures and mental health resources to prevent violence in educational settings.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with PROTECT Our Kids Act?
The PROTECT Our Kids Act is currently represented by H.R. 1069, which has been reported out of committee as of November 30, 2025. The House must now schedule a floor vote to advance the bill, but limited time on the legislative calendar remains the primary constraint. While reaching the floor is a significant milestone that most bills do not achieve, leadership must still prioritize this measure among many competing proposals.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by PROTECT Our Kids Act (H.R. 1069 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
247–164
No action since December 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6816 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6816 (118th) →Passed · Dec 4, 2025
PROTECT Our Kids Act passed the House 247–164.
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Who’s behind it
Kevin Hern (R-OK)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.