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119th Congress · H.R. 1005 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsAsiaChinaEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary education
Sponsor
David P. Joyce, R-OH-14
7 terms · @RepDaveJoyce
2065 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3514 · 202-225-5731
Cosponsors (5)
  • Michael A. Rulli, R-OH-6Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 5, 2025 · 2 terms
  • Garland Barr, R-KY-6
    Co-sponsored Feb 11, 2025 · 7 terms · @RepAndyBarr
  • Erin S. Houchin, R-IN-9
    Co-sponsored Feb 12, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepHouchin
  • David J. Taylor, R-OH-2
    Co-sponsored Feb 14, 2025 · 1 term · @RepDaveTaylor
  • Mike Carey, R-OH-15
    Co-sponsored Feb 27, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepMikeCarey
Committees (2)
  • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Dec 4, 2025
  • Education and Workforce Committee
    House Standing · Activity Mar 5, 2025
Actions (20)
  1. Dec 4, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. Dec 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  3. Dec 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Dec 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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 · via Library of Congress
    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 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013)
  7. Dec 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  9. Dec 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.
  10. Dec 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)
  12. Dec 1, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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.
  13. Mar 5, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
  14. Mar 5, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.
  15. Mar 5, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.
  16. Feb 12, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14.
  17. Feb 12, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  18. Feb 5, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  19. Feb 5, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  20. Feb 5, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Policy areaEducation
RelatedH.Res. 916

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 5, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. JOYCE of Ohio:H.R. 1005.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18[Page H505]
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