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To require public elementary and secondary schools to disclose certain funds received from, or contracts with, a foreign source, and for other purposes.
12/4/2025, 3:28 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1005
Bill 119 hr 1005, also known as the "Prohibition of Chinese Government Funding in Schools Act," aims to prevent elementary and secondary schools in the United States from receiving funds or entering into contracts with the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party. The bill seeks to address concerns about potential influence and interference from the Chinese government in American educational institutions.
If passed, this legislation would prohibit schools from accepting any financial support or engaging in any agreements with the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party. This includes funding for programs, scholarships, research projects, and any other form of support that could potentially compromise the independence and integrity of American schools.
The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for schools found to be in violation of the prohibition. Schools that are found to have accepted funds or entered into contracts with the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party could face financial penalties and other consequences. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1005 is to safeguard the autonomy and integrity of American educational institutions by preventing undue influence and interference from foreign governments, specifically the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party.
If passed, this legislation would prohibit schools from accepting any financial support or engaging in any agreements with the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party. This includes funding for programs, scholarships, research projects, and any other form of support that could potentially compromise the independence and integrity of American schools.
The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for schools found to be in violation of the prohibition. Schools that are found to have accepted funds or entered into contracts with the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party could face financial penalties and other consequences. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1005 is to safeguard the autonomy and integrity of American educational institutions by preventing undue influence and interference from foreign governments, specifically the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party.
Congressional Summary of HR 1005
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act or the CLASS Act
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1005
Bill HR 1005 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 3, 2025. Bill HR 1005 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025. Bill HR 1005's most recent activity was The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. as of December 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1005
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
15Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1005
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1005
To prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
To prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
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9 months ago
This bill is concerning, we need to protect our children from harmful ideologies in schools.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1005
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