H.R. 1069

119th Congress

In Committee

PROTECT Our Kids Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]OK· Introduced 6 February 2025
Open on Congress.gov

2

Cosponsors

17

Actions

1

Amendments

2

Committees

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

4 December 2025·7 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 24 March 2025

Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids Act

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.

Timeline

17 actions

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

    4 December 2025 · Floor

  2. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    4 December 2025 · Floor

  3. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)

    4 December 2025 · Floor

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1069.

    4 December 2025 · Floor

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

    4 December 2025 · IntroReferral

  6. 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.

    4 December 2025 · Floor

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

    4 December 2025 · Floor

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

    4 December 2025 · Floor

  9. Rules 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.

    1 December 2025 · Floor

  10. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.

    5 March 2025 · Committee

  11. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 8.

    5 March 2025 · Calendars

  12. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.

    5 March 2025 · Committee

  13. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.

    12 February 2025 · Committee

  14. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    12 February 2025 · Committee

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    6 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  16. Introduced in House

    6 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  17. Introduced in House

    6 February 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]OK

Cosponsors

  • Republican2100%

Classification

Policy area

Education

Legislative subjects

AsiaChinaCultural exchanges and relationsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programs

Committees

2

  • Education and Workforce Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To6 Feb 2025
    • Markup By12 Feb 2025
    • Reported By5 Mar 2025

  • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To4 Dec 2025

Reports

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 1 on 6 February 2025 to 2 on 12 February 2025.

Amendments

1

  • HAMDT 115Agreed

    4 December 2025

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