H.R. 2616: Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-04-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-21 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-04-03):
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.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Burgess Owens | R UT 2025-04-07 |
| Mary E. Miller | R IL 2025-04-07 |
| Robert F. Onder, Jr. | R MO 2025-04-07 |
| Kevin Kiley | R CA 2025-04-07 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2616 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2616?
H.R. 2616 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2616 are available on congress.gov.
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