PROTECT Our Kids Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 by Rep. Kevin Hern
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
- Dec 4, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Dec 4, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 4, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
- Dec 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
- Dec 4, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Dec 4, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1069.
- 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.
- Dec 4, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)
- 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.
- Mar 5, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
- Mar 5, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.
- Feb 12, 2025Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.
- Feb 12, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Feb 6, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Feb 6, 2025Introduced in House