H.R. 1069: PROTECT Our Kids 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 | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| 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, 2025-02-06):
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.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Kevin Kiley | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Andy Barr | R KY 2025-02-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1069 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
View H.R. 1069 on congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1069?
H.R. 1069 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: PROTECT Our Kids Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1069 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).