Congress seeks to block federal K–12 funds for schools with China-backed education partnerships
The Senate must act next: Senate consideration, where most legislation needs 60 votes to advance.
247–164
No action since December 2025
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 6816 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6816 (118th) →How this policy affects specific groups of people
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 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
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Covers House action on H.R. 1069 (PROTECT Our Kids Act) alongside related bills; describes the federal funding ban tied to Confucius Institute/Classroom-type support.

Member statement reacting to House passage; summarizes the bill’s aim to prevent federal dollars from supporting China-backed K–12 programs (e.g., Confucius Classrooms).
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PROTECT Our Kids Act
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