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Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

USA119th CongressHR-1005| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
David P. Joyce

David P. Joyce

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (5)
David J. Taylor (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act (CLASS Act), mandates that public elementary and secondary schools receiving Federal financial assistance disclose significant foreign funding or contracts. As a condition of receiving federal aid, schools must report any aggregate funds or contracts exceeding $10,000 from a foreign source. This applies to both funds received and contracts entered into with foreign entities. The disclosure must be submitted to the Secretary of Education within 30 days of receiving the funds or entering the contract. It requires identification of the foreign source's name and country of origin, the amount and any applicable terms or conditions of funds received, or the terms and conditions of any contracts. This measure aims to enhance transparency regarding financial relationships between K-12 schools and foreign entities by requiring detailed reporting.

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Timeline
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14.
Mar 5, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
Mar 5, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.
Dec 2, 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 3, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)
Dec 3, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 3, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.
Dec 3, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 3, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1005, 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.
Dec 3, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013)
Dec 3, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 176 (Roll no. 312). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5005-5006)
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Dec 3, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3, 2025
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 4, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • February 12, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 12, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14.


  • March 5, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.


  • March 5, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.


  • December 2, 2025
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • December 3, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)


  • December 3, 2025
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • December 3, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.


  • December 3, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 3, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1005, 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.


  • December 3, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013)


  • December 3, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 176 (Roll no. 312). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5005-5006)
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  • December 3, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 3, 2025
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • December 4, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-916: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1049) to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child's public school, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1069) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a small business concern in a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4305) to direct the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to establish a Red Tape Hotline to receive notifications of burdensome agency rules, and for other purposes.
AsiaChinaEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary education

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

USA119th CongressHR-1005| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
This legislation, titled the Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act (CLASS Act), mandates that public elementary and secondary schools receiving Federal financial assistance disclose significant foreign funding or contracts. As a condition of receiving federal aid, schools must report any aggregate funds or contracts exceeding $10,000 from a foreign source. This applies to both funds received and contracts entered into with foreign entities. The disclosure must be submitted to the Secretary of Education within 30 days of receiving the funds or entering the contract. It requires identification of the foreign source's name and country of origin, the amount and any applicable terms or conditions of funds received, or the terms and conditions of any contracts. This measure aims to enhance transparency regarding financial relationships between K-12 schools and foreign entities by requiring detailed reporting.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14.
Mar 5, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
Mar 5, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.
Dec 2, 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 3, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)
Dec 3, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 3, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.
Dec 3, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 3, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1005, 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.
Dec 3, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013)
Dec 3, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 176 (Roll no. 312). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5005-5006)
View Vote
Dec 3, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3, 2025
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 4, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • February 12, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 12, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14.


  • March 5, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.


  • March 5, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.


  • December 2, 2025
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • December 3, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)


  • December 3, 2025
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • December 3, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.


  • December 3, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 3, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1005, 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.


  • December 3, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013)


  • December 3, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 176 (Roll no. 312). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5005-5006)
    View Vote


  • December 3, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 3, 2025
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • December 4, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
David P. Joyce

David P. Joyce

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (5)
David J. Taylor (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-916: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1049) to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child's public school, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1069) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a small business concern in a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4305) to direct the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to establish a Red Tape Hotline to receive notifications of burdensome agency rules, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary education