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Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act ↗
| Sponsor | Rep. Joyce, David P. (R-OH-14) (Introduced 02/05/2025) |
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| Committees | the House Committee on Education and Workforce.; Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; House - Education and Workforce Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/04/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
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Introduced in House
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.
Text (4)
- Referred in Senate (new tab) — 12/04/2025 (text/xml)
- Engrossed in House (new tab) — 12/03/2025 (text/xml)
- Reported in House (new tab) — 03/05/2025 (text/xml)
- Introduced in House (new tab) — 02/05/2025 (text/xml)
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Actions (20)
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 12/04/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| 12/03/2025 | House floor actions | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/03/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/03/2025 | 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) |
| 12/03/2025 | 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) |
| 12/03/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013) |
| 12/03/2025 | 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. |
| 12/03/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 12/03/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005. |
| 12/03/2025 | 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. |
| 12/03/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007) |
| 12/01/2025 | 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. |
| 03/05/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6. |
| 03/05/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12. |
| 03/05/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12. |
| 02/12/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14. |
| 02/12/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 02/05/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. |
| 02/05/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/05/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
Titles (8)
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act |
| Display Title | Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require public elementary and secondary schools to disclose certain funds received from, or contracts with, a foreign source, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act |
| Official Titles as Amended by House | To require public elementary and secondary schools to disclose certain funds received from, or contracts with, a foreign source, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
Amendments (1)
| Amendment | By | Date | Outcome | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 113 | 12/03/2025 | House amendment considered as adopted: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 916, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com… |
Cosponsors (5)
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
- Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]
- Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
Committees (3)
| Committee | Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|
| the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | Referred | 02/05/2025 |
| Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee | Referred To (12/04/2025) | 12/04/2025 |
| House - Education and Workforce Committee | Reported By (03/05/2025); Markup By (02/12/2025); Referred To (02/05/2025) | 03/05/2025 |
Related Bills (1)
- HRES 916 (119) (Related bill)
Subjects (5)
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