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118th Congress Education

H.R. 6816: PROTECT Our Kids Act

ReportedJul 5, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Dec 14, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Dec 14, 2023

This bill prohibits federal education funding for any elementary or secondary 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.

The bill directs the Department of Education to provide notice of the bill's requirements to schools, as well as guidance for achieving compliance with the requirements.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

37

Who scored on this bill

38 points earned
  1. 1Kevin Hern R-OK SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced, marked up, reported4 events+38
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History

  1. Dec 14, 2023Introduced in the House by Kevin Hern.
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  1. Jul 5, 2024Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-574.
  2. Jul 5, 2024Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475.
  3. Jun 13, 2024Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  4. Jun 13, 2024Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.
  5. Dec 14, 2023Introduced in House
  6. Dec 14, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.