H.R. 1005 Passed the House Education

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] Introduced February 5, 2025 Cosponsors 5 (5 R) Latest action December 4, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

  • HouseDec 3, 2025·Roll 312·H.R. 1005
    CLASS Act
    On Passage
    Passed242–176
    R 212–0 D 30–176

Actions

  1. Dec 4, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. Dec 3, 2025 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  3. Dec 3, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. 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)
  5. Dec 3, 2025 Passed/agreed to in 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)
  6. Dec 3, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013)
  7. 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.
  8. Dec 3, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  9. Dec 3, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.
  10. 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.
  11. Dec 3, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)
  12. Dec 1, 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.

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