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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 1049State and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula

Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION DEC 4

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This bill matters because it aims to increase transparency regarding potential foreign influence in public education, which some people believe could affect the content or focus of what students are taught. If passed, it would empower parents with a clear legal pathway to uncover whether their children's schools are receiving support from foreign governments or specific foreign groups, and the terms of such arrangements.

This could lead to greater public awareness and allow parents to make more informed decisions or voice concerns about potential biases or agendas introduced by foreign contributions. Without this law, obtaining such specific information about foreign financial involvement in K-12 public schools might be difficult or inconsistent across different school districts, leaving parents less informed about potential external influences on their children's education.

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PROVISION 01

Schools must allow parents to review and make free copies of any teaching or professional development materials bought with funds from a foreign country or a 'foreign entity of concern'.

This gives parents direct access to potentially influential educational content supported by foreign money, enabling them to assess its suitability for their children.

PROVISION 02

Schools must inform parents, upon written request, how many school personnel are paid, in whole or in part, using funds from a foreign country or a 'foreign entity of concern'.

This provides insight into whether foreign funds might directly influence staffing decisions or educational roles within the school.

PROVISION 03

Schools must disclose details about any donations, written agreements (like contracts), or financial transactions between the school or district and a foreign country or 'foreign entity of concern'.

This aims to reveal the extent and nature of financial ties, including the amounts and conditions, between schools and foreign entities.

PROVISION 04

Schools must post a summary of these new parental rights on their public website or widely distribute it at the beginning of each school year.

This ensures parents are aware of their new rights without needing to proactively search for the information, promoting broader access to transparency.

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ACTION TIMELINE

17 EVENTS

DEC 4

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5036-5037)

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DEC 4

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 166 (Roll no. 314). (text: CR 12/3/2025 H5008)

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DEC 4

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 166 (Roll no. 314). (text: CR 12/3/2025 H5008)

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DEC 4

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1049

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedFeb 6, 2025

Last actionDec 4, 2025

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025

House BillHR 1049State and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula

Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 4, 2025

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Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Schools must allow parents to review and make free copies of any teaching or professional development materials bought with funds from a foreign country or a 'foreign entity of concern'.

This gives parents direct access to potentially influential educational content supported by foreign money, enabling them to assess its suitability for their children.

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Schools must inform parents, upon written request, how many school personnel are paid, in whole or in part, using funds from a foreign country or a 'foreign entity of concern'.

This provides insight into whether foreign funds might directly influence staffing decisions or educational roles within the school.

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Schools must disclose details about any donations, written agreements (like contracts), or financial transactions between the school or district and a foreign country or 'foreign entity of concern'.

This aims to reveal the extent and nature of financial ties, including the amounts and conditions, between schools and foreign entities.

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Schools must post a summary of these new parental rights on their public website or widely distribute it at the beginning of each school year.

This ensures parents are aware of their new rights without needing to proactively search for the information, promoting broader access to transparency.

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At least every four weeks and not later than 30 days after submission of a written request by the parent

Schools must provide access to review and copy curricular or professional development materials

Not later than 30 days after submission of a written request by the parent

Schools must provide written responses to parent requests for information on personnel compensation, donations, agreements, and financial transactions

At the beginning of each school year

Local educational agencies must ensure schools post or widely disseminate a summary notice of parental rights

At the beginning of each school year

The Secretary of Education must notify State educational agencies of the requirements of this section

At the beginning of each school year

State educational agencies must notify local educational agencies of the requirements of this section

GLOSSARY

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Local Educational Agency (LEA): A public board of education or other public authority legally set up within a state to manage public elementary or secondary schools. Essentially, a school district.
Curricular Material: Any textbooks, teaching guides, lesson plans, videos, software, or other educational resources used in classrooms for student instruction.
Professional Development Material: Resources and training materials used to help teachers and school staff improve their skills, knowledge, and effectiveness.
Foreign Country: A country outside of the United States, including its dependent territories or possessions, but not including U.S. outlying areas.
Foreign Entity of Concern: A specific type of foreign organization or entity identified in a separate federal law (Section 10612(a) of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act) that raises concerns regarding national security or foreign policy.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA): A major federal law that provides funding to public schools and sets standards for education, often focusing on supporting disadvantaged students.

ACTION TIMELINE

17 EVENTS

DEC 4, 25

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5036-5037)

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DEC 4, 25

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 166 (Roll no. 314). (text: CR 12/3/2025 H5008)

FLOOR

DEC 4, 25

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 166 (Roll no. 314). (text: CR 12/3/2025 H5008)

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DEC 4, 25

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

FLOOR

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H.R. 1048, the "DETERRENT Act"; H.R. 649, the "Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025"; H.R. 1069, the "PROTECT Our Kids Act"; H.R. 1005, the "CLASS Act"; and H.R. 1049, the "Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act"