Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

Sponsored byRep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]MI· Introduced 3 April 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

21 May 2026·2 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 23 April 2026

Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act or the PROTECT Kids Act

This bill requires public elementary and middle schools, as a condition of receiving certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education, to obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender on school forms or changing a student's sex-based accommodations.

Specifically, an elementary school or a school consisting of only grades 5-8 must obtain parental consent before changing a minor student's (1) gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form; or (2) sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.

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22 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
21 May 2026 · IntroReferral
Ms. Balint moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (CR H3658)
20 May 2026 · Floor
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 208 (Roll no. 183).
20 May 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2616.
20 May 2026 · Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
20 May 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3660-3661)
20 May 2026 · Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
20 May 2026 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2616, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
20 May 2026 · Floor
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 198 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3652)
20 May 2026 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3652-3659)
20 May 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 198 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3652)
20 May 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
20 May 2026 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
20 May 2026 · Floor
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
29 April 2026 · Floor
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
29 April 2026 · Floor
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
13 January 2026 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-441.
13 January 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-441.
13 January 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-441.
13 January 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-441.
13 January 2026 · Committee

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Sponsorship

4 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]MI

Cosponsors

Republican4100%

Republican:Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]CA
Republican:Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]MO
Republican:Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]UT
Republican:Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]IL

Classification

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Education

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Elementary and secondary educationSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

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Education and Workforce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To3 Apr 2025
- Markup By9 Apr 2025
- Reported By13 Jan 2026
- Unknown20 May 2026
- Unknown20 May 2026
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To21 May 2026

Reports

H. Rept. 119-441

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HAMDT 220Agreed
20 May 2026

Track Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act as it moves through Congress