Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 1049 Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/4/2025, 3:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1049

Bill 119 HR 1049, also known as the "Parental Notification of Foreign Influence in Schools Act," aims to ensure that parents are informed about any foreign influence in their child's public school. The bill requires schools to disclose any partnerships, programs, or funding from foreign entities that may influence the curriculum or activities of the school.

The bill also mandates that schools provide parents with the opportunity to opt their child out of any programs or activities that are influenced by foreign entities. This is intended to give parents more control over their child's education and ensure transparency in the sources of influence on school policies.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Department of Education to establish guidelines for schools to report on any foreign influence and to provide resources for schools to address any concerns raised by parents. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 1049 is to empower parents with information about foreign influence in their child's education and to promote transparency and accountability in public schools.

Congressional Summary of HR 1049

Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

This bill requires each local educational agency (LEA), as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, to ensure that each elementary and secondary school served by the LEA notifies parents of their rights to request and receive information regarding foreign influence (e.g., influence by China) in schools.

These rights include the right to

review (and make copies of at no cost) any curricular or professional development material used at the school that was obtained using funds received from a foreign government or a foreign entity of concern;
know, by written response, how many school personnel are compensated using funds received from a foreign government or a foreign entity of concern; and
know, by written response, information about funding from or agreements (e.g., contracts) with a foreign country or a foreign entity of concern.

Parents must submit a written request for this information.

Each school must post on a publicly accessible website (or otherwise widely disseminate to the public) a summary notice of parental rights under the bill.

The bill requires the Department of Education to notify state educational agencies (SEAs) about the bill's requirements. Each SEA must, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, notify LEAs about the bill's requirements.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1049

Bill HR 1049 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1049 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1049's most recent activity was POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1049, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. as of December 3, 2025