# 119-hr-1069: PROTECT Our Kids Act

119-hr-1069, PROTECT Our Kids Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK); status passed_house; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1069
- Congress: 119
- Title: PROTECT Our Kids Act
- Status: passed_house
- Introduced: 2025-02-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-15

## Summary

**Would bar federal education funds to elementary and secondary schools that have direct or indirect ties to the People's Republic of China.** It targets partnerships with PRC-funded cultural or language institutes, Confucius Classrooms, and any support from individuals or entities acting on behalf of the PRC, including teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. - Schools: Elementary and secondary schools with the specified PRC ties would be ineligible for funding under any applicable federal education program. - Pre-enactment contracts: Schools with contracts that took effect before enactment may request a waiver by submitting the full unredacted contract, an English translation if needed, and a statement that the contract benefits students and U.S. security. The Secretary may allow an eligible contract to continue until it terminates. - Timing and notice: The funding prohibition would begin one year after enactment and the Secretary must notify affected schools within 90 days and provide guidance for compliance.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Kiley, Kevin [I-CA-3] (I-CA), 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z | house | On Passage | Passed | 247 | 164 |

## Provisions PRIA read

- Would block federal funds to China-linked schools: cost, low. If enacted, this would stop federal education funds one year after enactment for elementary and secondary schools with ties to the Chinese government. It would apply to schools that partner with PRC-funded cultural or language institutes, run Confucius Classrooms, or get teaching materials, staff,…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-833: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
- 119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act
- 119-hr-1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act
- 119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-1069 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1069)

## Related
- [119-hr-833: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-833)
- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
- [119-hr-1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1919)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
- [119-hr-1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1151)
- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1069 (as of 2026-07-15).