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H.R. 1005 · 119th Congress

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

Passed HouseEducation
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Passed HouseDec 3, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Dec 4, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The House passed it 242–176. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 1005 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Dec 4, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Disclosure of foreign funding and contracts
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act or the CLASS Act

    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 5, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Dec 4, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
    2. Dec 3, 2025The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Dec 3, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    4. Dec 3, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 176 (Roll no. 312). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5005-5006) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    5. Dec 3, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 176 (Roll no. 312). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5005-5006) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    6. Dec 3, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013)House floor actions
    7. Dec 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1005, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
    8. Dec 3, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    9. Dec 3, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.House floor actions
    10. Dec 3, 2025Rule 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.House floor actions
    11. Dec 3, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)House floor actions
    12. Dec 1, 2025Rules 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.House floor actions
    13. Mar 5, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.House floor actions
    14. Mar 5, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.House floor actions
    15. Mar 5, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.Library of Congress
    16. Feb 12, 2025Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14.House committee actions
    17. Feb 12, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    18. Feb 5, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.House floor actions
    19. Feb 5, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    20. Feb 5, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Dec 3, 2025 · HousePassed 242–176
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 212 yes, 0 noD 30 yes, 176 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Andy Barr R-KY-6
    • Mike Carey R-OH-15
    • Erin Houchin R-IN-9
    • Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6
    • David J. Taylor R-OH-2