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H.R. 1069: PROTECT Our Kids Act

Passed HouseDec 4, 2025

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 6, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Dec 4, 2025, 247–164
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 6, 2025

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Dec 4, 2025

On Passage

Passed 247–164

Yea 247majority 206Nay 164

  • Democrats33 yea, 164 nay
  • Republicans213 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: George Whitesides (D-CA), Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez (D-NM), Derek Tran (D-CA), Eric Sorensen (D-IL), Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) voted Yea; and 23 more

See how all 411 members voted

Showing 433 of 433 members

Yea 247

Republicans (213)

Independents (1)

Nay 164

Democrats (164)

Not voting 22

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Dec 4, 2025. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Dec 4, 2025HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 247–164
    Roll call 313 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats33164016
    Republicans213006
    Independents1000
    Total247164022

    House roll call 313: On Passage. Passed.

    33 crossed party lines: 33 Democrats

    How each member voted (433)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

2

Who scored on this bill

268 points earned
  1. 1Kevin Hern R-OK SponsorIntroduced, marked up, reported, passed House4 events+62
  2. 2Nicole (Nikki) Budzinski D-IL1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Ed Case D-HI1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Jim Costa D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Joe Courtney D-CT1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Dec 4, 2025Passed the House, 247–164.
  2. Feb 6, 2025Introduced in the House by Kevin Hern.
Show the full action history (15 actions)
  1. Dec 4, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)
  2. 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.
  3. Dec 4, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1069.
  4. Dec 4, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  5. Dec 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
  6. Dec 4, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
  7. Dec 4, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. Dec 4, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  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.
  10. Mar 5, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.
  11. Mar 5, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
  12. Feb 12, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Feb 12, 2025Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.
  14. Feb 6, 2025Introduced in House
  15. Feb 6, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.