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PROTECT Our Kids Act

USA118th CongressHR-6816| House 
| Updated: 7/5/2024
Kevin Hern

Kevin Hern

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (37)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids Act This bill prohibits federal education funding for any elementary or secondary school that (1) has a partnership in effect with a cultural or language institute funded by the Chinese government, including a Confucius Institute; (2) operates a learning center supported by the Chinese government (commonly referred to as a Confucius Classroom); or (3) receives support from an individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government, including support in the form of teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. The bill directs the Department of Education to provide notice of the bill's requirements to schools, as well as guidance for achieving compliance with the requirements.

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Timeline
Dec 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jun 13, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 13, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.
Jul 5, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475.
Jul 5, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-574.
  • December 14, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • June 13, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 13, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.


  • July 5, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475.


  • July 5, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-574.

Education

AsiaChinaCultural exchanges and relationsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programs

PROTECT Our Kids Act

USA118th CongressHR-6816| House 
| Updated: 7/5/2024
Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids Act This bill prohibits federal education funding for any elementary or secondary school that (1) has a partnership in effect with a cultural or language institute funded by the Chinese government, including a Confucius Institute; (2) operates a learning center supported by the Chinese government (commonly referred to as a Confucius Classroom); or (3) receives support from an individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government, including support in the form of teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. The bill directs the Department of Education to provide notice of the bill's requirements to schools, as well as guidance for achieving compliance with the requirements.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Dec 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jun 13, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 13, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.
Jul 5, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475.
Jul 5, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-574.
  • December 14, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


  • June 13, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 13, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.


  • July 5, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475.


  • July 5, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-574.
Kevin Hern

Kevin Hern

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (37)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaCultural exchanges and relationsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programs