119th Congress
H.R. 1005
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- David P. Joyce(R-OH)
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2025
- Policy area
- Education
- Committees
- House Committee on Education and Workforce; Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (5)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Michael A. Rulli (R-OH)
Added later (4)
- Andy Barr (R-KY) · Feb 11, 2025
- Erin Houchin (R-IN) · Feb 12, 2025
- David J. Taylor (R-OH) · Feb 14, 2025
- Mike Carey (R-OH) · Feb 27, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 House #312 | On Passage: CLASS Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Dec 4, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. - Dec 3, 2025 · House
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. - Dec 3, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Dec 3, 2025 · House
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) - Dec 3, 2025 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013) - Dec 3, 2025 · House
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 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Dec 3, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005. - Dec 3, 2025 · 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 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007) - Dec 1, 2025 · House
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. - Mar 5, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6. - Mar 5, 2025 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12. - Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14. - Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Feb 5, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. - Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House