PROTECT Our Kids Act
Latest action · Dec 4, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
- Passed HouseDec 4, 2025
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 313 | On Passage | Passed247–164 | Dec 4, 2025 |
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 6, 2025 to Feb 12, 2025, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-CA | Kevin Kiley | Original | Feb 6, 2025 |
| R-KY | Andy Barr | Feb 12, 2025 |
Actions 18
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 4, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916.
- Dec 4, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)
- Dec 4, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1069.
- 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).
Amendments 1
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAmdt 115 | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 916, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Workforce now printed in the bill is considered as adopted. | Unattributed (Congress.gov) | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 916 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the b | Related bill | Dec 2, 2025 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Education.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 4, 2025Referred in Senate
- Dec 4, 2025Engrossed in House
- Mar 5, 2025Reported in House
- Feb 6, 2025Introduced in House
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