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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 2616

Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

House Passes the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

This bill has passed the House of Representatives and is now being reviewed by a committee in the Senate. It is currently moving through the legislative process as it waits for the Senate committee to take action. There are no companion bills listed for this legislation at this time.

Legislative Progress

House

217198

Senate
President
Law
Unlikely to pass

The bill passed the House but will likely face strong opposition in the Senate where lawmakers are deeply divided on these issues.

Key Points

EducationCivil Rights

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

Transgender and gender-nonconforming students in elementary and middle schools would not be able to change their names, pronouns, or bathroom access at school without parental consent. For students whose parents are unsupportive, this effectively prevents them from being recognized by their chosen identity in school settings, which research links to higher rates of anxiety and depression among LGBTQ youth.

a public school that receives funds under such Act shall obtain parental consent before changing a covered 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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Disabilities

Milestones

4 milestones25 actions
May 21, 2026Senate

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

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 20, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 20, 2026House

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 198 (Roll no. 184).

May 20, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 198 (Roll no. 184).

The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.

May 20, 2026House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 208 (Roll no. 183).

Vote Results

2 votes
HouseFailedProceduralMay 20, 2026

On Motion to Recommit

207
208
Democrat
2070 · 5
Republican
0207 · 10
Independent
01
View full roll call
HousePassedPassageMay 20, 2026

On Passage

217
198
Democrat
8198 · 6
Republican
2080 · 9
Independent
10
View full roll call

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

Bill NumberHR 2616
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
R: 4

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