PROTECT Our Kids Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 6, 2025)
Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids Act
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.
What just happenedDec 4, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in HouseDec 4, 2025
- Referred in SenateDec 4, 2025
- Reported in HouseMar 5, 2025
- Introduced in HouseFeb 6, 2025
- Dec 4, 2025IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Dec 4, 2025FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 4, 2025FloorH37100
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
- Dec 4, 2025Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
- Dec 4, 2025FloorH35000
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Dec 4, 2025FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1069.
- Dec 4, 2025FloorH8D000
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, 2025FloorH30000
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)
- Dec 1, 2025FloorH1L210
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.
- Mar 5, 2025CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
- Mar 5, 2025CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.
Education and Workforce Committee - Mar 5, 2025Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.
Education and Workforce Committee - Feb 12, 2025Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.
Education and Workforce Committee - Feb 12, 2025Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Education and Workforce Committee - Feb 6, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Education and Workforce Committee - Feb 6, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 6, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House