H.R. 1005: Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-05 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-04 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-05):
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act or the CLASS Act
This bill prohibits public elementary and secondary schools, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, from accepting funds from or entering into a contract with the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or any individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government or the CCP. The bill also requires schools to disclose funding from or contracts with a foreign source to the Department of Education.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Michael A. Rulli | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| Andy Barr | R KY 2025-02-11 |
| Erin Houchin | R IN 2025-02-12 |
| David J. Taylor | R OH 2025-02-14 |
| Mike Carey | R OH 2025-02-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1005 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1005?
H.R. 1005 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1005 are available on congress.gov.
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