H.R. 1005 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
H.R. 1005 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 5, 2025, sponsored by David P. Joyce with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Education
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David P. Joyce (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
- Passed the HouseDec 3, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Dec 4, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Dec 3, 2025 · Passed242–176
Every roll call vote on this bill
- CLASS ActHouse · Dec 3, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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