Bill · H.R. 1005· House(119-HR-1005)
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 12/4/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- David Joyce
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The CLASS Act requires public elementary and secondary schools to disclose certain financial information. If a school receives more than $10,000 in aggregate from a foreign source or enters into contracts exceeding $10,000 with a foreign source, they must report it. This disclosure must be submitted to the Secretary of Education within 30 days of receiving the funds or entering the contract. The report must include the name and country of origin of the source. It also requires details on the amount of funds received and any applicable terms or conditions.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires schools to disclose the source, amount, and terms of significant foreign funding or contracts to the Secretary of Education.
Would students be better off under this?+1
The bill increases oversight of foreign interests that may influence the educational environment of students.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+1
The bill increases transparency regarding foreign financial influence in American school systems.
The opposite
Does this put more money into public schools?-2
The act imposes new disclosure requirements and administrative burdens on schools receiving federal financial assistance.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 242–176
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
12/03/2025 · Roll call 312 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: Schools are required to submit a written disclosure to the Secretary of Education regarding foreign funding or contracts that exceed $10,000 in aggregate (Section 2(a)). This provides oversight regarding the names, countries of origin, and specific terms of these financial arrangements.
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Detailed Reporting of Terms: For schools receiving funds, the act requires the disclosure of any terms or conditions applicable to that money (Section 2(a)(2)(B)). For schools entering contracts, it requires the disclosure of the contract's terms and conditions (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Administrative Burden and Requirements: To receive Federal financial assistance, schools must comply with these disclosure rules (Section 2(a)). Schools are required to submit these written disclosures to the Secretary of Education no later than 30 days after receiving funds or entering into a contract that exceeds the $10,000 threshold (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 months ago | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
- 12/4/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 12/3/2025
- The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- 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)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013)
- 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.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)
- 12/1/2025
- 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.
- 3/5/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
- 2/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BarrRepublican · Kentucky
Mike CareyRepublican · Ohio
Erin HouchinRepublican · Indiana
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio