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H.R. 3937 117th Congress House

Ending Critical Race Theory in D.C. Public Schools Act

Official title: To promote dignity and nondiscrimination in the District of Columbia Public Schools and the District of Columbia Public Charter Schools.

Introduced: June 16, 2021 Introduced by: Glenn Grothman Republican · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
Education District of ColumbiaElementary and secondary educationRacial and ethnic relationsSchool administration
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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 Latest action June 16, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ending Critical Race Theory in D.C. Public Schools Act

This bill prohibits any employee of the District of Columbia Public Schools or the District of Columbia Public Charter Schools from compelling a teacher or student to adopt, affirm, adhere to, or profess ideas that promote race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 4
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jun 22, 2021
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Fallon, Pat
Texas · Jun 16, 2021
Gibbs, Bob
· Jun 16, 2021
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Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Jun 16, 2021
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Jun 16, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3937: Ending Critical Race Theory in D.C. Public Schools Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3937/
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"H.R. 3937: Ending Critical Race Theory in D.C. Public Schools Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3937/.
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H.R. 3937, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3937/.
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