House vote: H.R. 1005 // December 3, 2025
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
Sponsor: David Joyce (R-OH)
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.
Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 242 | 56.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 176 | 39.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.0% |