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The House passed the PROTECT Our Kids Act, which blocks federal funding for U.S. schools with ties to the Chinese government. The measure passed 247-164 and now heads to the Senate.
H.R. 1069, known as the PROTECT Our Kids Act, would cut off federal funding for American elementary and secondary schools that have ties to the Chinese government. This specifically targets partnerships with programs like Confucius Institutes or other cultural resources funded by the People's Republic of China. The bill aims to limit foreign influence in U.S. education by requiring schools to choose between federal aid and these specific international partnerships. This was a "Vote on Passage," which is the final hurdle a bill must clear in the House of Representatives. To succeed, the bill required a simple majority of those present and voting. Members who were absent or chose not to vote did not count toward the final math, meaning only the 411 members who cast a "yea" or "nay" vote determined the outcome. The bill passed with the support of nearly all Republicans and 33 Democrats. It has now been sent to the Senate for further consideration. If the Senate passes it in the same form, it will move to the President's desk to be signed into law or vetoed.
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further review.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This measure reflects ongoing bipartisan concerns about foreign influence in U.S. education and could force schools to choose between foreign partnerships and federal taxpayer assistance.
Who’s affected. U.S. K-12 Schools: Schools currently hosting Chinese-funded programs would risk losing all federal funding unless they terminate those contracts. · Students: Could lose access to specific language and cultural programs that rely on international partnerships.
Democrats. A majority of the Democratic caucus opposed the bill, but 33 members broke ranks to join Republicans in voting 'yes.'
Republicans. Republicans voted unanimously in favor of the bill among those who were present.
On Passage
Dec 4, 2025
The House passed the PROTECT Our Kids Act, which blocks federal funding for U.S.
schools with ties to the Chinese government. The measure passed 247-164 and now heads to the Senate.
A 'Vote on Passage' is the final decision by the House on whether to approve a bill. Because it only required a simple majority, it passed once more than half of the voting members said 'yes.'
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further review.
This measure reflects ongoing bipartisan concerns about foreign influence in U.S. education and could force schools to choose between foreign partnerships and federal taxpayer assistance.
Republicans were united in support, while Democrats were split, with a majority opposing the measure but a significant minority voting in favor.
A majority of the Democratic caucus opposed the bill, but 33 members broke ranks to join Republicans in voting 'yes.'
Republicans voted unanimously in favor of the bill among those who were present.
The single independent member in the House voted 'yes' to pass the bill.