H.R.1069 stops federal funds to schools with Chinese government ties. Affects schools with Confucius Institutes, impacting language programs and funding. Heads for a House vote soon.
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PROTECT Our Kids Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Latest action on H.R. 1069: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who this affects: The bill impacts schools with Chinese government-linked programs, affecting funding and language education. It also affects students and teachers in these programs and the Department of Education's oversight role.
Why this matters: H.R.1069 addresses concerns about foreign influence in U.S. education, aiming to protect national security and academic freedom. However, it raises concerns about losing valuable educational resources and increasing administrative burdens on schools. The bill reflects broader U.S.-China tensions and debates over foreign influence in American life.
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Officially: PROTECT Our Kids Act
H.R.1069 stops federal funds to schools with Chinese government ties. Affects schools with Confucius Institutes, impacting language programs and funding. Heads for a House vote soon.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.1069. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Health
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (12/4/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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