Protecting Parental Rights Act

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Protecting Parental Rights Act

This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for administering a COVID-19 vaccine to a minor without the prior consent of a custodial parent or legal guardian of the minor. A violation is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.

Bill 117 HR 6676, also known as the Protecting Parental Rights Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the rights of parents in making decisions regarding the upbringing and education of their children.

The bill seeks to ensure that parents have the final say in important decisions such as healthcare, education, and religious upbringing for their children. It aims to prevent government interference in these matters and uphold the principle that parents are the primary decision-makers when it comes to their children's well-being.

Specifically, the Protecting Parental Rights Act includes provisions that prohibit government agencies from infringing on parental rights without due process. It also establishes guidelines for how disputes between parents and government entities should be resolved, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in these processes. Additionally, the bill includes measures to protect parental rights in the context of education, ensuring that parents have the right to opt their children out of certain curriculum or programs that they find objectionable. It also seeks to promote transparency and communication between schools and parents regarding their children's education. Overall, the Protecting Parental Rights Act is aimed at safeguarding the rights of parents to make decisions in the best interest of their children. It emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in key aspects of their children's lives and seeks to prevent government overreach in these matters.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 6676

Introduced on
2022-02-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/9/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Protecting Parental Rights Act

This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for administering a COVID-19 vaccine to a minor without the prior consent of a custodial parent or legal guardian of the minor. A violation is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.

Bill 117 HR 6676, also known as the Protecting Parental Rights Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the rights of parents in making decisions regarding the upbringing and education of their children.

The bill seeks to ensure that parents have the final say in important decisions such as healthcare, education, and religious upbringing for their children. It aims to prevent government interference in these matters and uphold the principle that parents are the primary decision-makers when it comes to their children's well-being.

Specifically, the Protecting Parental Rights Act includes provisions that prohibit government agencies from infringing on parental rights without due process. It also establishes guidelines for how disputes between parents and government entities should be resolved, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in these processes. Additionally, the bill includes measures to protect parental rights in the context of education, ensuring that parents have the right to opt their children out of certain curriculum or programs that they find objectionable. It also seeks to promote transparency and communication between schools and parents regarding their children's education. Overall, the Protecting Parental Rights Act is aimed at safeguarding the rights of parents to make decisions in the best interest of their children. It emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in key aspects of their children's lives and seeks to prevent government overreach in these matters.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit administering COVID-19 vaccines to minors without parental consent, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Family relationships
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

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Latest Summary2/23/2022

Protecting Parental Rights Act

This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for administering a COVID-19 vaccine to a minor without the prior consent of a custodial parent or legal guardian of the minor. A violatio...


Latest Action11/1/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.