US Representative

Garland Barr Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1005

Introduced
2/5/25  
Refer
2/5/25  
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act or the CLASS ActThis 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.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1013

Introduced
2/5/25  
Refer
2/5/25  
Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1041

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Report Pass
5/19/25  
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1048

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Report Pass
2/12/25  
DETERRENT Act Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1049

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education ActThis bill requires each local educational agency (LEA), as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, to ensure that each elementary and secondary school served by the LEA notifies parents of their rights to request and receive information regarding foreign influence (e.g., influence by China) in schools.These rights include the right toreview (and make copies of at no cost) any curricular or professional development material used at the school that was obtained using funds received from a foreign government or a foreign entity of concern;know, by written response, how many school personnel are compensated using funds received from a foreign government or a foreign entity of concern; andknow, by written response, information about funding from or agreements (e.g., contracts) with a foreign country or a foreign entity of concern.Parents must submit a written request for this information.Each school must post on a publicly accessible website (or otherwise widely disseminate to the public) a summary notice of parental rights under the bill. The bill requires the Department of Education to notify state educational agencies (SEAs) about the bill's requirements. Each SEA must, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, notify LEAs about the bill's requirements.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1069

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids ActThis bill prohibits federal education funding for any elementary or secondary school that directly or indirectly receives support from the Chinese government.Specifically, the bill prohibits such funding for any school that (1) has a partnership in effect with a cultural or language institute funded by the Chinese government, including a Confucius Institute; (2) operates a learning center supported by the Chinese government (commonly referred to as a Confucius Classroom); or (3) receives support from an individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government, including support in the form of teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources. However, the Department of Education (ED) may issue a waiver of the prohibition if a school has an existing contract with one of these entities and the school demonstrates that the contract is for the benefit of the school and promotes the security, stability, and economy of the United States.The bill directs ED to provide notice of the bill's requirements to schools, as well as guidance for achieving compliance with the requirements.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1078

Introduced
2/6/25  
Respect State Housing Laws Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1109

Introduced
2/7/25  
Litigation Transparency Act of 2025
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1121

Introduced
2/7/25  
No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB112

Introduced
2/7/25  
Farewell to Unnecessary Energy Lifelines Reform Act of 2025 or the FUEL Reform Act This bill repeals Title IX (Energy) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (i.e., the 2002 farm bill). The title authorizes various energy programs that are administered by the Department of Agriculture and primarily provide support and incentives for renewable energy projects. For example, these programs include the BioPreferred Program; the Rural Energy for America Program; and the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program.