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Congress·Reported·H.R. 1069

Congress seeks to block federal K–12 funds for schools with China-backed education partnerships

PROTECT Our Kids Act

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

✓ House

247–164

Senate
President
Law

Key Points

  • Would block federal education money for K–12 schools that partner with or get help from China-backed language/culture programs, including Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms.

    From policy text

    “no funds may be made available under an applicable program to any elementary school or secondary school that-- (1) has a partnership in effect with a cultural or language institute directly or indirectly funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China, including a Confucius Institute; (2) operates a learning center directly or indirectly supported by the Government of the People's Republic of China (commonly referred to as a ``Confucius Classroom'')”
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  • Also targets any direct or indirect support tied to the Chinese government, like teaching materials, staff, money, or other resources provided through a middle person.

    From policy text

    “otherwise receives support from an individual or entity acting directly or indirectly on behalf of the Government of the People's Republic of China, including support in the form of teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources.”
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  • The funding ban would start 1 year after the bill becomes law, giving schools time to end these relationships or change how programs are run.

    From policy text

    “The prohibition under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.”
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  • Schools with older contracts that extend past the start date could ask the Education Department for a waiver by submitting the full contract text and explaining why it helps students and U.S. interests.

    From policy text

    “the school timely shall submit to the Secretary a request for a waiver of the prohibition under subsection (a) that includes-- (i) the complete and unredacted text of the contract, and if the contract is not in English, a translated copy of the text into English; and (ii) a statement demonstrating that the contract is for the benefit of the school's mission and students and will promote the security, stability, and economic vitality of the United States.”
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  • The Education Department would have to notify schools within 90 days after enactment and give guidance on how to comply.

    From policy text

    “Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide notice to elementary and secondary schools of the requirements of this section together with guidance for achieving compliance with such requirements.”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(1)
Student
Neutral

Milestones

5 milestones17 actions
Dec 4, 2025Senate

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

Dec 4, 2025House

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

Dec 4, 2025House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)

Dec 4, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)

Dec 4, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Within 90 days after the bill is enacted

Education Department sends notice and compliance guidance to K–12 schools

Schools get a clear checklist of what relationships or support could put federal funds at risk and what they need to do next.

Starting soon after enactment, during the 1-year lead time

Schools review partnerships, donations, teaching materials, and staffing for China-linked support

Districts may pause or renegotiate programs while they check whether they would trigger the funding ban.

Before the 1-year effective date, if contracts extend beyond it

Eligible schools with pre-existing contracts submit waiver requests (including unredacted contracts and translations)

Some schools may be able to keep federal funds temporarily while older contracts run out, but only if they do the paperwork and the Department approves.

1 year after enactment

Funding ban takes effect for schools with covered China-linked support

If a school still has a covered partnership/support and no waiver, it can no longer receive federal education funds covered by the bill, which can force program cuts or rapid changes.

After the 1-year effective date, on each contract’s end date

Waiver periods end as covered pre-enactment contracts terminate

Schools that got a waiver may need to transition away from the covered relationship by the contract end date or risk losing funding later.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedPassageDec 4, 2025

On Passage

247
164
Democrat
33 – 164 · 16
Republican
214 – 0 · 6
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

PROTECT Our Kids Act

Bill NumberHR 1069
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.

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Cosponsors

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