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Stop Funding JROTC at CCP-Owned Schools Act

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1225

Bill 118 hr 1225, also known as the Stop Funding JROTC at CCP-Owned Schools Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit the use of federal funds to support Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) programs at schools that are owned or operated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The bill argues that allowing federal funds to support JROTC programs at CCP-owned schools could potentially compromise national security and expose American students to propaganda and influence from the Chinese government. By cutting off funding to these programs, the bill seeks to protect American students from potential foreign influence and ensure that federal funds are not being used to support institutions with ties to the CCP.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to safeguard national security and prevent the spread of foreign influence in American schools. However, opponents of the bill may argue that it unfairly targets schools based on ownership and could potentially limit educational opportunities for students who participate in JROTC programs. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1225 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of federal funding in supporting educational programs and the potential risks of foreign influence in American schools.

Congressional Summary of HR 1225

Stop Funding JROTC at CCP-Owned Schools Act

This bill prohibits the U.S. military departments from establishing or maintaining a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) unit at an educational institution that is owned, operated, or controlled by China, a member of the Chinese Community Party or the Chinese military, or a Chinese military company.

Current Status of Bill HR 1225

Bill HR 1225 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2023. Bill HR 1225 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2023.  Bill HR 1225's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of February 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1225

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1225

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1225

Stop Funding JROTC at CCP-Owned Schools Act
Stop Funding JROTC at CCP-Owned Schools Act
To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the establishment or maintenance of a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps at an educational institution owned, operated, or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.

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