H.R. 1069: PROTECT Our Kids Act
Sponsor
Kevin Hern
Republican · OK-1
What H.R. 1069 does
The Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act, or PROTECT Our Kids Act, would cut off federal education funding to any elementary or secondary school that receives direct or indirect support from the Chinese government. That covers schools with a partnership with a Chinese government-funded cultural or language institute, such as a Confucius Institute, schools that run a Chinese government-supported learning center, and schools that receive teaching materials, personnel, funds or other resources from anyone acting for the Chinese government.
The Department of Education could waive the ban for a school with an existing contract if the school shows the contract benefits the school and promotes the security, stability and economy of the United States. The department would also notify schools of the requirements and give guidance on complying.
How the House voted
Passed · December 4, 202533 Democrats broke with their party to vote yes
Nikki Budzinski
Ed Case
Jim Costa
Joe Courtney
Henry Cuellar
Sharice Davids
Donald Davis
Laura Gillen
Jared Golden
Vicente Gonzalez
Maggie Goodlander
Josh GottheimerOn Passage: H R 1069 PROTECT Our Kids Act · Roll no. 313 · Official record
HR1069 Legislative Journey
House: Passed 247-164
Dec 4, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 164 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5032)
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House: Committee Action
Dec 1, 2025
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.
House: Committee Action
Mar 5, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.
House: Vote: 21-13
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.
House: Committee Action
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
About the Sponsor
Kevin Hern
Republican, Oklahoma's 1st congressional district · 8 years in Congress
Committees: Ways and Means
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Cosponsors (2)
All 2 cosponsors are Republicans. Cosponsors represent 2 states: California, Kentucky.
Committee Sponsors
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
0 of 21 committee members cosponsored
No committee members have cosponsored this bill
Education and Workforce Committee
1 of 37 committee members cosponsored
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H.R. 1069 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Education
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2025
Passed the House, received in Senate
Dec 4, 2025
H.R. 1069 Bill Text
“To prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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