HR 8170
117th Congress
House
Education
Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2022
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 22, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jun 22, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2022
This bill prohibits an elementary or secondary school from receiving federal funds unless the school complies with specified requirements related to parental consent and student gender identity.
Among other requirements, school employees may not withhold information from parents about a minor student's gender transition or gender identity. The Department of Justice or a parent or guardian may bring a civil action against a school for violations.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Committees of jurisdiction
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