Congress·Reported·H.R. 1005

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

Public Schools Must Report Foreign Money and Contracts Over $10,000

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Key Points

Public elementary and high schools must tell the U.S. Department of Education within 30 days when they get more than $10,000 total from a foreign source or sign contracts worth that much.
Schools must report who gave the money, what country they are from, how much was given, and any strings attached. If it is a contract, they must share the terms.
This applies only to public schools that receive federal funding, which is most of them. Private schools are not covered.
The bill does not ban foreign gifts or partnerships; it adds a reporting rule. Schools that ignore it could risk their federal funds.
Families may see more transparency about foreign ties, and some schools may back away from foreign-funded programs to avoid paperwork or controversy.

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Milestones

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Dec 4, 2025Senate

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

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Dec 3, 2025House

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Dec 3, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 3, 2025House

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

Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.

Vote Results

1 vote

HousePassedPassageDec 3, 2025

On Passage

242

176

Democrat

30 – 176 · 7

Republican

212 – 0 · 7

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

Bill NumberHR 1005

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionRules 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.