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H.R. 1049 · 119th Congress

Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

Passed HouseEducation
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Passed HouseDec 4, 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 247–166. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 1 section of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 1049 would change 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Dec 4, 2025).

20 U.S.C. 7901

What the words would change: every change, in place (1)

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.

  1. 20 U.S.C. 7901a new sectionadded 8549Dby H.R. 1049 Sec. 2(a)

    8549D. Parents’ right to know about foreign influence.—(a) In general.— As a condition of receiving funds under this Act, a local educational agency shall ensure that each elementary school and each secondary school served by such agency provides to each parent of a child attending the school, at a minimum—(1) the right (in a manner consistent with copyright law) to review, and make copies of free of cost, at least every four weeks and not later than 30 days after submission of a written request by the parent, any curricular material or professional development material used at the school that was purchased, or otherwise obtained, using funds received from the government of a foreign country or a foreign entity of concern;(2) the right to know, by written response provided not later than 30 days after submission of a written request by the parent, how many personnel of the school are compensated, in whole or in part, using funds received from the government of a foreign country or a foreign entity of concern; and(3) the right to know, by written response provided not later than 30 days after submission of a written request by the parent, of—(A) any donation received by the school or local educational agency from a foreign country or a foreign entity of concern;(B) any agreement in writing (such as a contract or memorandum of understanding) between the school or local educational agency and a foreign country or a foreign entity of concern; and(C) any financial transaction between the school or local educational agency and a foreign country or a foreign entity of concern.(b) Donations, agreements, and financial transactions.— The information described in subsection (a)(3) shall include, at minimum, the following:(1) The name of the foreign country or foreign entity of concern.(2) In any case in which funds were received by the school or local educational agency from a foreign country or a foreign entity of concern—(A) the amount of such funds; and(B) any terms or conditions applicable to the receipt of such funds.(c) Notice of rights.— At the beginning of each school year, a local educational agency receiving funds under this Act shall ensure that each elementary school and each secondary school served by such agency posts on a publicly accessible website of the school or, if the school does not operate a website, widely disseminates to the public, a summary notice of the rights of parents described in subsections (a) and (b).(d) Notification of requirements.— At the beginning of each school year, the Secretary shall notify State educational agencies about the requirements of this section. As a condition of receiving funds under this Act, State educational agencies shall, at the beginning of each school year, notify local educational agencies of the requirements of this section.(e) Definitions.— In this section:(1) The term "foreign country" means a foreign country or a dependent territory or possession of a foreign country. Such term does not include any of the outlying areas.(2) The term "foreign entity of concern" has the meaning given such term in section 10612(a) of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19221(a)).

    The bill says: Subpart 2 of part F of title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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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Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

This bill requires each local educational agency (LEA), as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, to ensure that each elementary and secondary school served by the LEA notifies parents of their rights to request and receive information regarding foreign influence (e.g., influence by China) in schools.

These rights include the right to

• review (and make copies of at no cost) any curricular or professional development material used at the school that was obtained using funds received from a foreign government or a foreign entity of concern;

• know, by written response, how many school personnel are compensated using funds received from a foreign government or a foreign entity of concern; and

• know, by written response, information about funding from or agreements (e.g., contracts) with a foreign country or a foreign entity of concern.

Parents must submit a written request for this information.

Each school must post on a publicly accessible website (or otherwise widely disseminate to the public) a summary notice of parental rights under the bill.

The bill requires the Department of Education to notify state educational agencies (SEAs) about the bill's requirements. Each SEA must, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, notify LEAs about the bill's requirements.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 6, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Dec 4, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Dec 4, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 166 (Roll no. 314). (text: CR 12/3/2025 H5008) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Dec 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 166 (Roll no. 314). (text: CR 12/3/2025 H5008) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Dec 4, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5036-5037)House floor actions
  5. Dec 4, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
  6. Dec 3, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1049, 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
  7. Dec 3, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  8. Dec 3, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1049.House floor actions
  9. 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
  10. Dec 3, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5007-5010)House floor actions
  11. 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
  12. Mar 5, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 7.House floor actions
  13. Mar 5, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-13.House floor actions
  14. Mar 5, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-13.Library of Congress
  15. Feb 12, 2025Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 13.House committee actions
  16. Feb 12, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  17. Feb 6, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.House floor actions
  18. Feb 6, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  19. Feb 6, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Dec 4, 2025 · HousePassed 247–166
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 214 yes, 0 noD 33 yes, 166 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Andy Barr R-KY-6
  • Erin Houchin R-IN-9
  • Ryan Mackenzie R-PA-7