HR 2616
119th Congress
House
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 21, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 20, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2026
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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 208 (Roll no. 183).
May 20, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3660-3661)
May 20, 2026
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
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 20, 2026
Ms. Balint moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (CR H3658)
May 20, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2616.
May 20, 2026
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3652-3659)
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
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–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 → |
Plain-English summary
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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