Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
Bill requires public schools to disclose foreign-funded materials and donations to parents
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
247–166
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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.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 166 (Roll no. 314). (text: CR 12/3/2025 H5008)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 166 (Roll no. 314). (text: CR 12/3/2025 H5008)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5036-5037)
Vote Results
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Bean's Bill to Counter Foreign Influence in Schools Picks Up Steam with Cruz's Senate Introduction
After Sen. Ted Cruz filed the Senate companion, Rep. Aaron Bean’s TRACE Act gained momentum to require K‑12 schools to disclose foreign-funded materials and staff compensation ties to foreign entities.
Bean Reintroduces Bill to Counter Malicious Foreign Influence in American Schools
Rep. Aaron Bean reintroduces the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act, giving parents access to foreign-funded curriculum and disclosure of foreign-tied staffing and deals.
Bill would require transparency of foreign influence in K-12 schools
Report on the TRACE Act explains new parental rights to request foreign-funded materials, staff counts paid by foreign entities, and disclosures of donations, contracts, and transactions with foreign countries.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
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