US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 1005In Second Chamber

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

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Overview

This bill, titled the Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act, aims to limit the financial influence of the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party on U.S. public schools. It requires schools receiving federal education funds to avoid accepting money or contracts from China or its affiliated entities. Furthermore, schools must disclose any such funding to the Department of Education to ensure transparency.

Key provisions

Prohibits public elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Prohibits public elementary and secondary schools from entering into contracts with the Chinese Communist Party.
Prohibits public elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds or contracts from individuals or entities acting on behalf of the Chinese government or the CCP.
Requires schools to disclose funding and contracts from foreign sources to the Department of Education.
Disclosure must include the source’s name and country of origin, the amount of funds received, and any terms of the contract.
Defines ‘applicable program’ and ‘Federal financial assistance’ for clarity.
Defines ‘elementary school’ and ‘secondary school’ based on existing education law.
Defines ‘foreign source’ based on the Higher Education Act.

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Legislative history

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Dec 1, 2025House

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.

Dec 3, 2025House

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Dec 3, 2025House

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

Dec 3, 2025House

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)

Dec 3, 2025

Passed/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)

Dec 3, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013)

Dec 3, 2025House

POSTPONED 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.

Dec 3, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Dec 3, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.

Dec 3, 2025House

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.

Dec 3, 2025House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)

Dec 4, 2025Senate

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

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Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

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