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Education and ScienceH.R. 1069Comments

PROTECT Our Kids Act

Official title: 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.

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  1. Introduced, done
  2. Committee, done
  3. Floor Vote, done
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What This Bill Does

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.

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Timeline

  1. House floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5032-5036)
  2. SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  3. Floor Vote
  4. Passed the House
  5. House floor actionsRules 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.
  6. House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-14.
  7. House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  8. Library of CongressIntroduced in House
  9. House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  10. Introduced
  11. Committee

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