HR 2616 · 119th Congress · Education
PROTECT Kids Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: 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.(2026-04-29)
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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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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2616, PROTECT Kids Act
Apr 21, 2025As ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on April 9, 2025
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Cosponsors (4)
4 Republicans