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H.R. 1069 · 119th Congress

PROTECT Our Kids 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 247–164. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 2 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 1069 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as passed by the House (Dec 4, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Prohibition on availability of funds
  • Sec. 3 Definitions
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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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 6, 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, 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 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    3. Dec 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    4. Dec 4, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    5. Dec 4, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1069.House floor actions
    6. Dec 4, 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
    7. Dec 4, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)House floor actions
    8. Dec 4, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
    9. 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
    10. Mar 5, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 8.House floor actions
    11. Mar 5, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.House floor actions
    12. Mar 5, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.Library of Congress
    13. Feb 12, 2025Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.House committee actions
    14. Feb 12, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    15. Feb 6, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.House floor actions
    16. Feb 6, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    17. Feb 6, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Dec 4, 2025 · HousePassed 247–164
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 214 yes, 0 noD 33 yes, 164 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Andy Barr R-KY-6
    • Kevin Kiley I-CA-3