Congress·In Progress·H.R. 7661

House Bill Would Strip Federal Funding From Schools Using LGBTQ+ or Sexual Materials for Minors

Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

26 days ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

This bill, introduced by Representative Miller of Illinois, would stop federal education money from being used for any school program or book for students under 18 that contains 'sexually oriented material.' This includes things like nudity or lewd dancing, but also includes any mention of transgender identities or gender dysphoria.
Schools would still be allowed to use federal funds for standard science classes like biology and anatomy. They could also still teach about major world religions and specific 'classic' works of art and literature that are listed in certain pre-approved guides.
The policy defines 'classic' literature and art very strictly using specific lists, such as the 'Great Books of the Western World' and certain online articles. If a book or artwork isn't on those specific lists and contains sexual themes, it could lose federal funding.
The main goal is to prevent children from being exposed to what the bill's sponsors call 'sexualization' in schools. Because the bill defines 'transgenderism' as sexual material, it would likely result in the removal of many books or programs that discuss LGBTQ+ identities from schools that receive federal money.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

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

Broader Impacts

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Score

Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Milestones

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Mar 17, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.

Mar 17, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 24, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced in House

Related News

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NBC News·over 3 years ago

House Republicans introduce bill to restrict LGBTQ-related programs in schools

Rep. Mary Miller and 32 other Republicans introduced the 'Stop the Sexualization of Children Act,' which would prohibit federal funds from being used to develop or distribute 'sexually oriented' materials to children under 18, including mentions of gender identity.

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The Hill·over 3 years ago

House Republicans introduce bill to ban federal funds for LGBTQ-related events for kids

The bill, led by Rep. Mary Miller, targets federal funding for any program or material that includes 'sexually oriented material,' defined to include gender identity and sexual orientation, drawing comparisons to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law.