H.R. 1069PROTECT Our Kids Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Kevin Hern [R-OK-01]
Cosponsors: 2 · 2 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 6, 2025
Passed the HouseDec 4, 2025
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill prohibits federal education funding for any elementary or secondary school that directly or indirectly receives support from the Chinese government.

Specifically, the bill prohibits such funding for any school that (1) has a partnership in effect with a cultural or language institute funded by the Chinese government, including a Confucius Institute; (2) operates a learning center supported by the Chinese government (commonly referred to as a Confucius Classroom); or (3) receives support from an individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government, including support in the form of teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. However, the Department of Education (ED) may issue a waiver of the prohibition if a school has an existing contract with one of these entities and the school demonstrates that the contract is for the benefit of the school and promotes the security, stability, and economy of the United States.

The bill directs ED to provide notice of the bill's requirements to schools, as well as guidance for achieving compliance with the requirements.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1069 as introduced in House on Feb 6, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 313

House Dec 4, 2025

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PROTECT Our Kids Act

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247 Yea 164 Nay 22 not voting

Party-line vote 33 of 411 voting members broke with their own party: 33 Democrats.

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All members433 members

Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican219 members

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Cosponsors2 · 2 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 1069 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

RKevin Kiley [R-CA-03]Original2026 profile

RAndy Barr [R-KY-06]Joined Feb 12, 2025

Who lobbied on H.R. 10692 organizations

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