Bills · HR 1005
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1005ChinaAsia
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
INTRO FEB 5· LAST ACTION DEC 4
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to increase transparency regarding financial relationships between public elementary and secondary schools and foreign entities. Currently, the public may not be aware of all the foreign money flowing into or contracts made with local schools, which could potentially carry unspoken influences on curriculum, school programs, or overall educational direction.
If this bill becomes law, voters would gain clearer insights into who is funding what in their children's schools, promoting accountability and allowing for informed discussions about the role of foreign engagement in public education. Without this law, such financial ties could remain largely hidden, making it harder to assess potential external influences on the American K-12 education system.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires public elementary and secondary schools to report funds over $10,000 from a foreign source, or contracts over $10,000 with a foreign source.
This ensures that significant financial interactions between public K-12 schools and foreign entities are made known.
PROVISION 02
Schools must submit a written disclosure to the Secretary of Education within 30 days of receiving funds or entering a contract.
This provision sets a specific timeframe to ensure timely reporting and awareness of foreign financial dealings.
PROVISION 03
The disclosure must include the foreign source's name and country, the amount of funds, and any terms or conditions of the agreement.
This specifies the critical details required to understand the nature and scope of foreign engagement with schools.
PROVISION 04
Compliance with these disclosure requirements is a condition for schools to continue receiving Federal financial assistance.
This creates a strong incentive for schools to follow the new reporting rules by linking compliance to essential federal funding.
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ACTION TIMELINE
18 EVENTSDEC 4
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
DEC 3
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)
DEC 3
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.
DEC 3
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1005
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Last actionDec 4, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025
House BillHR 1005ChinaAsia
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
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