US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 1069Passed Origin Chamber

PROTECT Our Kids Act

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Overview

This bill, titled the PROTECT Our Kids Act, aims to restrict federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that receive support from the Chinese government. Specifically, it prohibits funding for schools with partnerships with Confucius Institutes, operating Confucius Classrooms, or receiving other forms of support from entities acting on behalf of the Chinese government. However, schools with existing contracts can apply for waivers demonstrating the contracts benefit the school and promote U.S. security and economic stability.

Key provisions

Prohibits federal education funding to schools with partnerships with Confucius Institutes.
Prohibits federal education funding to schools operating Confucius Classrooms.
Prohibits federal education funding to schools receiving support from entities acting on behalf of the Chinese government.
Allows schools with existing contracts to apply for waivers.
Waivers require submission of the contract text and a statement demonstrating the contract’s benefit to the school and U.S. interests.
The Department of Education will provide notice and guidance to schools on compliance.
The prohibition takes effect one year after the bill’s enactment.
Contracts in effect before enactment that continue after the effective date are subject to waiver requirements.

Who is affected

Elementary and secondary schools
Federal education funding recipients

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Legislative history

16 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Mar 5, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 8.

Mar 5, 2025House

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

Mar 5, 2025

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

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 4, 2025Senate

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

Dec 4, 2025House

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

Dec 4, 2025House

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

Dec 4, 2025

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

Dec 4, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Dec 4, 2025House

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

Dec 4, 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 4, 2025House

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

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