H.R. 1005 · 119th Congress

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

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Introduced: 2/5/2025

Current status: In committee

Introduced by: David P. Joyce (R · OH-14)

Bill ID: 119hr1005

Latest official action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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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.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 2/5/2025

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