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H.R. 1069 (119th): Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids Act

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.

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The bill prohibits federal elementary and secondary education funding for any school that has a partnership with a Chinese government-funded cultural or language institute (including a Confucius Institute), operates a Chinese government-supported learning center (a Confucius Classroom), or receives support from an entity acting for the Chinese government, including teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. The Department of Education may waive the prohibition for an existing contract that benefits the school and promotes U.S. security, stability, and economy. The bill also directs the Department to notify schools and issue compliance guidance.

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Theological note: The bill bears on the parental and civic duty to protect children's formation from ideological corruption and on the proper limits of government in directing education. Its concern with foreign state influence over minors is a legitimate matter of prudence and justice, but the operative text is a funding condition tied to foreign state support rather than a direct moral prohibition on teaching content, so it should be weighed as prudential rather than as a settled moral verdict.

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Roll 313 · 4-Dec-2025 10:28 AM · On Passage · Passed

Yea 247 · Nay 164 · Other 22

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