Congress·Reported·H.R. 2617

Congress Proposes Ban on Federal Funding for Gender Ideology in K-12 Schools

Say No to Indoctrination Act

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

This bill, introduced by Representative Owens, would stop federal money from being used to teach or promote "gender ideology" in public elementary and high schools.
The change would affect schools that receive money through the main federal law for K-12 education, which provides billions of dollars to help students across the country.
The bill uses a definition of "gender ideology" from a recent executive order that focuses on biological sex and opposes certain views on gender identity.
If this becomes law, schools that continue to teach these concepts could lose access to important federal funding they use for teachers, supplies, and programs.
Supporters believe this will keep controversial social topics out of classrooms, while critics worry it could lead to censorship or make some students feel excluded.

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Jan 13, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.

Jan 13, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-442.

Apr 9, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.

Apr 9, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 3, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

What Happens Next

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House floor vote on the bill

If the full House passes the bill, it would move to the Senate for consideration. No funding restrictions would take effect yet, but passage would signal growing momentum toward changing what schools can teach with federal dollars.

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Idaho Education News·8 months ago

Crapo, Risch seek ban on funding 'gender ideology'

Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch introduced the Senate version of the Say No to Indoctrination Act. The bill aims to put a January executive order into federal law, banning the use of federal education dollars for what Republicans term 'gender ideology' in K-12 schools.

Tennessee Star·12 months ago

Burgess Owens introduced legislation to codify President Trump's executive orders protecting children from radical gender ideology

Rep. Burgess Owens introduced the Say No to Indoctrination Act to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The bill would prohibit federal funds from supporting schools that teach 'gender ideology' and affirms that there are only two biological sexes.

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