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HR 2616 119th Congress House Education Elementary and secondary education Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

PROTECT Kids Act

Introduced: April 3, 2025 Introduced by: Walberg, Tim Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
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May 21, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 20, 2026 · 2:19 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2616.
May 20, 2026 · 2:18 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3652-3659)
May 20, 2026 · 5:22 PM EDT
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 198 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3652)
May 20, 2026 · 2:52 PM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 20, 2026 · 5:14 PM EDT
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 208 (Roll no. 183).
May 20, 2026 · 5:08 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3660-3661)
May 20, 2026 · 2:53 PM EDT
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2616, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 20, 2026 · 2:18 PM EDT
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
May 20, 2026 · 2:52 PM EDT
Ms. Balint moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (CR H3658)
May 20, 2026 · 5:22 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2026 · 2:53 PM EDT
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Apr 29, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
Jan 13, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
Jan 13, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-441.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 20, 2026 House · vote #184 On Passage Passed 217–198 See who voted →
May 20, 2026 House · vote #183 On Motion to Recommit Failed 207–208 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 220 — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, in amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text… Agreed to May 20, 2026
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 21, 2026

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

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1224 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and othe…
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 Lobbying activity 12

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 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 3 Independent 1
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Kiley, Kevin
California · Apr 7, 2025
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Apr 7, 2025
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Onder, Robert F.
Missouri · Apr 7, 2025
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Owens, Burgess
Utah · Apr 7, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2616: Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2616/
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"H.R. 2616: Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2616/.
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