US Senator

Garland Barr Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

US

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.
US

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 Act
US

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.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1112

Introduced
2/7/25  
Racehorse Tax Parity Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1113

Introduced
2/7/25  
Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2025