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US HR6816

US HR6816
PROTECT Our Kids Act Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act


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Introduced
12/14/2023
In Committee
06/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act" or the "PROTECT Our Kids Act," prohibits the availability of federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that have a partnership, learning center, or other support from the Government of the People's Republic of China, including through organizations like Confucius Institutes or Confucius Classrooms. The bill provides a one-year grace period before the prohibition takes effect and allows schools with existing contracts to request waivers from the Secretary. The Secretary is required to provide notice and guidance to affected schools within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (38)

Kevin Hern (R)* Robert Aderholt (R),  Mark Alford (R),  Rick Allen (R),  Brian Babin (R),  Jim Baird (R),  Aaron Bean (R),  Josh Brecheen (R),  Eric Burlison (R),  Ben Cline (R),  Andrew Clyde (R),  Neal Dunn (R),  Chuck Edwards (R),  Jake Ellzey (R),  Scott Fitzgerald (R),  Scott Franklin (R),  Bob Good (R),  Diana Harshbarger (R),  Erin Houchin (R),  Bill Huizenga (R),  Ronny Jackson (R),  Doug LaMalfa (R),  Jake LaTurner (R),  Debbie Lesko (R),  Richard McCormick (R),  Nathaniel Moran (R),  Andy Ogles (R),  Burgess Owens (R),  Gary Palmer (R),  David Rouzer (R),  Austin Scott (R),  Elise Stefanik (R),  Claudia Tenney (R),  Beth Van Duyne (R),  Tim Walberg (R),  Randy Weber (R),  Joe Wilson (R),  Rudy Yakym (R), 

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475. (on 07/05/2024)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
International Affairs and Foreign Aid
  • ‐ Specific Country and Regional Issues

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