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S 1709 118th Congress Senate Education

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023

Introduced: May 18, 2023 Introduced by: Cotton, Tom Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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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May 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 18, 2023
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Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023

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 May 18, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3462 Related bill Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023
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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Hyde-Smith, Cindy
Mississippi · May 18, 2023
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Scott, Rick
Florida · May 18, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1709: Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1709/
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"S. 1709: Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1709/.
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S. 1709, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-1709/.
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