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Representative Ryan McKenzie, sponsor of the substitute, said the bill would bring \"transparency\" and enable parental review: \"Parents must know who is teaching their child and what is being taught.\" He said parental involvement is the best deterrent to undue foreign influence in schools.

Opponents including Representative Bobby Scott and Representative Suzanne Bonamici said the bill addresses a problem for which there is little evidence at the K–12 level and that the compliance requirements could be burdensome and create unintended consequences. Scott noted that the Senate's prior review found limited K–12 exposure to Confucius classroom programs and warned the bill's broad disclosure requirements could apply to routine purchases and create administrative obligations for districts lacking staff or legal counsel.

The committee considered and rejected several amendments seeking to add funding or to restrict implementation language; members repeatedly discussed whether the Department of Education should lead compliance and highlighted the statute cross‑references that define \"foreign entity of concern.\" The committee reported HR 1049 as amended; the committee's recorded report vote was 20 yeas and 13 nays.

Votes at a glance
HR 1049, Trace Act — Committee reported to the House as amended. Final tally on reporting: 20 yeas, 13 nays.

Next steps: If enacted, the Department of Education would be responsible for implementing the disclosure and parental‑review requirements and for advising districts about the definition of covered foreign entities and reporting procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Markup of Bills to Limit Foreign Influence in American Education and Protect Child Nutrition","oneSentenceSummary","The Trace Act (HR 1049) would require schools receiving federal education funds to notify parents if curricular materials or personnel are paid by foreign governments or entities of concern; the committee approved a substitute and ordered the bill reported amid debate over parental rights, feasibility and unfunded mandates.","taxTitle","Education and Labor: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal","taxId",1979,"location","","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6330947,"Committee approves bill to bar K–12 schools from taking Chinese government funds or contracts",10647,8233000,18880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2313149-b16c81d2d514874d949414e1338fb4a1&start=8233&end=18880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2313149-b16c81d2d514874d949414e1338fb4a1/thumbnail_8233000.jpg","/articles/6330947/Committee-approves-bill-to-bar-K12-schools-from-taking-Chinese-government-funds-or-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6330947-8563a5925c0d6bc5f78ff7b2e577e314/orig.mp4?Expires=1773611349&Signature=mQ1Rc3TIrEGRtmzGMUGAzxPJo75vSHcrP9D~U5Lk4BSMAzLgomBK5KI1hTCef2VMXgqGY7tQleII7q1EedusaTtlJ6U7V~XMEnYbg0p2FcWztd-E5hOiIYugyktk-29Ix36Gige1bP2n1-a9VN-m7oQaZHkUc2HjLOLRpMRNuo-pKv~INTdQhZ4dO9jzdA3D2VArcMrHeTG2b8gBj-OtAOeEf9ukCCwxjpdH3SZe97loX~wb9GudPHMqH8SZMCOpuKiW0G7z0oE~57RqYCE0YF3092ZLEKNj88yuebbtmPSIX1UK5BQJjRgqiaf~lsE9d0Ib7CuiNAH5JxCrXDNU1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee approved HR 1005 in substitute form, a bill that would prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party.

Representative Ruley (sponsor of the substitute) said the text is straightforward and would require districts that receive foreign funds or enter into covered contracts to disclose the name and country of origin of the foreign source; he described the change as \"simple requirements\" for local school boards. Democratic members raised concerns about administrative burden, undefined terms and the absence of funding to support compliance.

Representative Bobby Scott and others warned the bill could compel schools to investigate many routine purchases and contracts to determine whether the counterparty qualifies as a covered foreign source, potentially diverting limited administrative resources from instruction. Scott offered an amendment to authorize funding for compliance work but later withdrew it after discussion; the committee did not adopt additional appropriations tied to this bill during markup.

The committee adopted the substitute and reported HR 1005 to the House; the recorded report vote was 20 yeas and 14 nays. Opponents reiterated concerns about enforcement, the potential to encourage discrimination if not carefully implemented, and the need for clear guidance from the Department of Education and state educational agencies.

Votes at a glance
HR 1005 — Committee reported to the House as amended. Final tally on reporting: 20 yeas, 14 nays.

Next steps: If enacted, the Department of Education would be responsible for implementation and for producing guidance to school districts about covered foreign entities and reporting procedures.","HR 1005, similar to other bills considered at the markup, was reported by the committee in substitute form; members debated administrative complexity and the potential chilling effect on exchange and language programs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6330952,"Panel backs bill to bar federal education funds for schools receiving Chinese government support",12180,6660000,18840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2313149-b16c81d2d514874d949414e1338fb4a1&start=6660&end=18840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2313149-b16c81d2d514874d949414e1338fb4a1/thumbnail_6660000.jpg","/articles/6330952/Panel-backs-bill-to-bar-federal-education-funds-for-schools-receiving-Chinese-government-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6330952-e4c173df2d77510fa1d9115652c239b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773611349&Signature=osATSV53UitiNnf7BgpSTN~9OkHkLK3P~cALA6i4eB0MHqVPrdkyFWGK1HPTdhGgnpCxyno8YadO2er8Qs29nfLwo0itWKmdK4bo6Iv2sjSHOP-BJeyPz0avaY8uNu2M62hBssqmsKw7NeDi9FSs5lwoR17ET7M3vutXx-dk1LM6MCMCtBE24KXx5MMk9EqcMkueIxDI40qwsXbSg-JwOrc5SFUBgW5SDsD2A68n-tAExK6QwKc7Y4baEuWqNcEwvHesJODZ4ejZhoiE1eeD2eDhVW3v5PnfDNJ5n3-mYZCdDWcoOnqeB0ZgI5qMH39143c3aN8VIzVZEP0~wUtVnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee voted to report HR 1069, the Protect Our Kids Act (described in the markup as promoting responsible oversight to eliminate communist teachings), which would prohibit elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the government of the People's Republic of China from receiving federal education funds.

Representative Kiley, sponsoring an amendment in the nature of a substitute, said the measure would ensure \"no federal tax dollars should support schools that partner with the CCP,\" citing concerns about Confucius classroom programs and other Chinese government influence. \"American education should teach American values, not communist propaganda,\" Kiley said during his remarks.

Democrats and some Republicans questioned the scale of the problem at the K–12 level and warned the bill could impose heavy administrative burdens on already stretched school districts. Representative Bobby Scott said prior investigations found only a small number of Confucius classroom programs in K–12 schools and said the bill's definitions and reporting requirements were broad enough that routine receipts or donations could trigger compliance duties. \"This is another example of the majority creating a platform for culture wars while providing no support for really helping students academically,\" Scott said.

Opponents also warned the measure risked stoking anti‑Asian sentiment and could deter legitimate language and cultural exchange programs. Supporters said the intent is limited to foreign government influence and that waivers and notice provisions are included in the substitute.

The committee adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute and reported HR 1069 to the House; the reported tally on the committee's final vote was 21 yeas and 13 nays. The measure tasks the Department of Education with notice and enforcement responsibilities under the bill's terms.

Votes at a glance
HR 1069, Protect Our Kids Act — Committee reported to the House as amended. Final tally on reporting: 21 yeas, 13 nays.

Next steps: The bill will be placed on the committee calendar for floor consideration; the Department of Education would be the implementing agency if the measure becomes law.","Committee members approved HR 1069 in substitute form, a measure that would prohibit schools from receiving federal education funds if they receive direct or indirect support from the People's Republic of China; debate focused on evidence of K–12 infiltration, administrative burden, and risks of fueling anti‑Asian sentiment.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6330957,"Committee backs bill to let schools offer whole milk under National School Lunch Program",13714,4750000,18464000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2313149-b16c81d2d514874d949414e1338fb4a1&start=4750&end=18464","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2313149-b16c81d2d514874d949414e1338fb4a1/thumbnail_4750000.jpg","/articles/6330957/Committee-backs-bill-to-let-schools-offer-whole-milk-under-National-School-Lunch-Program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6330957-10505bd1dac2688179a4f9539618c127/orig.mp4?Expires=1773611350&Signature=OanURlKe-XaRnQAnOGEhH4wjq0cOciYN6QNT7~Et3vtsT8MXh4crYBoAaUfN5MFUaKr2oJZMYWjNcMMx70d8YZazeSnqYDQcrrGsp48mUrZMkomxfuauNpUDW9fjlJ4kFixAszuM88J6bUVV31YE53f0qeY~iMElIQzdx1xMGa3pLTqk3UVIa-gO5Z3N4-kXolmvL~jYeGcOy9LahXKV4Gd0b~Bf7hUdxD4WDDbE1CiD1fJmj01yhtBw4Aqu5tJhh9~d8wqsC5u8yezGKvQ~UjjeClevUEgzKOyWYGCiqlDRJkm9CEUASBRr13kqo1zdYLHM5gjSyimrgIAG~-3fgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Education and Labor voted to report HR 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would change the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to permit schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to offer whole milk.

Representative Thompson, sponsor of the amendment in the nature of a substitute, told the committee the bill \"allows schools the flexibility to serve milk options that fit their students' needs\" and argued that some recent studies show full‑fat dairy is not associated with increased obesity or cardiometabolic risk. He noted milk consumption in schools fell after the 2012 rules limiting milk-fat options and said making whole milk available could increase students' intake of key nutrients.

Opponents, including Representative Suzanne Bonamici and Representative Bobby Scott, urged reliance on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and guidance from medical bodies. \"Low‑fat and fat‑free milk, which are currently served during school meals, offer these nutrients without the added saturated fat,\" Bonamici said, citing recommendations from the American Heart Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that children age 2 or older consume low‑fat or fat‑free milk.

Supporters said the measure does not force schools or students to choose whole milk and includes options such as lactose‑free milk and allows parents and schools to decide. Representative Thompson also offered studies and letters of support from dairy and farming organizations into the record.

The committee adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute by voice vote and later voted to report the bill to the House; the reported tally was 24 yeas and 10 nays. Opponents signaled concern about the bill's alignment with federal nutrition standards and warned the legislation could undermine science‑based processes that set school meal requirements.

Votes at a glance
HR 649, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act — Committee reported to the House as amended. Final tally on reporting: 24 yeas, 10 nays.

Next steps: If passed by the House and enacted, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Education would need to reconcile program rules with the changes to allowable milk options in school meal programs.","The committee approved HR 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, to allow schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk; proponents cited recent studies and student acceptance, while public‑health groups and Democrats warned it contradicts Dietary Guidelines and could increase saturated fat intake.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6330962,"House Education panel advances bill to tighten foreign‑gift reporting at colleges",17088,1312000,18400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2313149-b16c81d2d514874d949414e1338fb4a1&start=1312&end=18400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2313149-b16c81d2d514874d949414e1338fb4a1/thumbnail_1312000.jpg","/articles/6330962/House-Education-panel-advances-bill-to-tighten-foreigngift-reporting-at-colleges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6330962-a72f259ae4bf2e103a4caaf98375f9f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773611350&Signature=PARDSEiCBlois1D2hKakUGYe52a9G56yDxl-Idyb2HYxu0yeGvNLm0lM4TtAIiW5LQ1e5QhjEgBRyKAFK-jmUmPzhf5TVRaU-psLjmfyt5tAfCpJGx0DWUnTZ-6tWKzYCU7vaDGXirbEf-4JgicpeDDZS~ohrFao34LVPTwTk1HYjpEtxhmEdE~PRUEUwumQrIVMapUB5jTeDqycf59xCi-L6kOV1n9GLifeGSo4oVU~Kuw0TLEmMthGTyt1ed9vZYL3fhF-20UWqJu825k5YsLZRpTVEifPZMZwzN6mabXIFuPII2ovIKL4ZvBliX2DhYfrkWqCQqfALLSrkB3fNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Education and Labor on Monday voted to report HR 1048, titled the Deterrent Act, which would change Section 117 of the Higher Education Act to expand disclosure requirements for foreign gifts and contracts to colleges and universities.

The bill, offered in substitute form by Representative Michael Baumgartner, would reduce the annual reporting threshold for foreign gifts and contracts from $250,000 to $50,000 for all foreign sources and to $0 for designated \"countries of concern,\" and would expand reporting to include gifts to individual staff and endowment investments at large private institutions. \"There is no greater weapon in America's arsenal of democracy than sunlight,\" Baumgartner said while explaining the amendment in the nature of a substitute.

Supporters framed the bill as a national security measure. Representative Thompson said the measure \"will help mitigate these threats by increasing transparency in foreign investments, closely scrutinizing any gifts or contracts from our adversaries, and implementing concrete enforcement actions for noncompliance.\" Sponsors also included language to require institutions to maintain a compliance officer, improve interagency coordination, allow batch reporting, and provide enforcement steps up to loss of federal student aid for persistent noncompliance.

Opponents warned the changes could hamper international research collaboration and impose heavy administrative burdens on colleges and faculty. Representative Bobby Scott, the committee's ranking member, said the bill risks treating routine interactions as suspicious and questioned implementation mechanics such as whether small hospitality or incidental items would trigger reporting. \"This bill would require faculty to report any gift, even coffee and donuts, received by somebody born in a country of concern,\" Scott said.

Other Democrats argued the bill's penalties were excessive and that it lacked funding or technical assistance for institutions to comply. Representatives Monica McBath, Suzanne Bonamici and Adriano Adams asked committee leaders to pair enforcement with funding and to avoid measures that could chill legitimate collaboration. Supporters said the bill includes streamlining and technical-assistance provisions like batch uploads and allowing up to three designated reporters at large schools.

After recorded votes on pending amendments, the committee moved HR 1048 as amended to the full House with a final reported tally recorded as 20 yeas and 14 nays. The committee recorded several postponed roll‑call votes during markup and allowed members to enter supplemental views in the committee record.

The measure would amend the Higher Education Act's Section 117 reporting regime and create new compliance and enforcement mechanisms; if enacted, it would require implementing guidance from the Department of Education.

Votes at a glance
HR 1048, Deterrent Act — Committee reported to the House as amended. Final tally on reporting: 20 yeas, 14 nays.

Next steps: The bill will be placed on the House Committee on Education and Labor's calendar for consideration by the full committee and then may be reported to the House floor if the committee leadership brings it forward.","A House Education and Labor subcommittee approved HR 1048, a measure lowering the reporting threshold for foreign gifts and contracts to colleges and creating new disclosure and enforcement measures, after hours of debate about national security, research collaboration and burdens on institutions.","actionData","errors"]

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