HR 2616 · House
Introduced
Apr 3, 2025
Passed House
May 20, 2026
Passed Senate
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To President
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Became Law
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In progress for 565 days
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.
Tim Walberg
House · MI
2 roll calls total — showing most recent
216
Yea
197
Nay
On PassageMay 20, 2026 · 428 recorded
On Motion to RecommitMay 20, 2026 · 428 recorded