H.R. 1005Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: David P. Joyce [R-OH-14]
Cosponsors: 5 · 5 Republicans
Policy area: Education
Committees: Education and Workforce Committee, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Latest action: Dec 4, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Passed the HouseDec 3, 2025
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill prohibits public elementary and secondary schools, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, from accepting funds from or entering into a contract with the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or any individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government or the CCP. The bill also requires schools to disclose funding from or contracts with a foreign source to the Department of Education.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1005 as introduced in House on Feb 5, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 312

House Dec 3, 2025

On Passage

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Passed

242 Yea 176 Nay 14 not voting

Party-line vote 30 of 418 voting members broke with their own party: 30 Democrats.

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All members432 members

Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican218 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors5 · 5 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 1005 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

RMichael A. Rulli [R-OH-06]Original2026 profile

RAndy Barr [R-KY-06]Joined Feb 11, 2025

RErin Houchin [R-IN-09]Joined Feb 12, 20252026 profile

RDavid J. Taylor [R-OH-02]Joined Feb 14, 20252026 profile

RMike Carey [R-OH-15]Joined Feb 27, 20252026 profile

Who lobbied on H.R. 10052 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 1005 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

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Telecommunications · Transportation · Veterans · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption +16 more1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2025Filing

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