H.R. 1005 · 119th Congress · Education
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
Prohibits schools receiving federal funds from accepting funds or contracts from Chinese government entities. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Feb 5, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 House roll 311 |
On PassageCLASS Act | D 30–176 · R 212–0 |
Passed 242–176 |
Latest action
Dec 4, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.