All Roll Calls
Yes: 424 • No: 406
119-hr-2616119th CongressWALLET
Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
Sponsored By: Representative Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
Passed House
Summary
Ties federal ESEA funding to parental consent and bans ESEA-funded 'gender ideology' instruction. This bill would require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to obtain parental consent before changing a covered minor student's gender marker, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or before providing sex-based accommodations like locker rooms or bathrooms. It would also amend ESEA to bar the use of those federal funds to teach or advance concepts related to gender ideology, using the definition in Executive Order 14168 which references defending women from gender ideology extremism and restoring biological truth to the Federal Government.
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- Families: Parents would have to give permission before schools change a covered minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name or provide sex-segregated accommodations.
- Students (elementary and middle grades): Minor students in K-8 grades would be the specific group covered by the parental-consent rule.
- Schools and teachers: Public elementary and middle schools that accept ESEA funds would need to stop using those funds to teach or advance "gender ideology" as defined by Executive Order 14168, or meet the parental-consent requirements to remain eligible for funding.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
No federal school funds for gender ideology
If enacted, schools and programs could not use federal K-12 education funds to teach or promote concepts related to "gender ideology." The bill would use the definition in Executive Order 14168. This would apply wherever Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds are used and would take effect upon enactment.
Parent OK for school gender changes
If enacted, public elementary and middle schools that receive federal K-12 education funds would need a parent's permission before changing a child's gender marker, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form. They would also need parental consent before changing or providing sex-based accommodations, including bathrooms or locker rooms. This would apply to minors in elementary or middle grades. These requirements would take effect upon enactment and be tied to receiving federal education funds.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
MI • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
UT • R
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
IL • R
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]
MO • R
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Rep. Kiley, Kevin [I-CA-3]
CA • I
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 5/20/2026
On Motion to Recommit
Yes: 207 • No: 208
house vote • 5/20/2026
On Passage
Yes: 217 • No: 198