HR Bill 736 PROTECT Kids Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-02-01

Recent Activity

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.

Alternative Names

PROTECT Kids Act

Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act

PROTECT Kids Act

PROTECT Kids Act

Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act

To require elementary and middle schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before changing a minor child's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or allowing a child to change the child's sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.

Associated Legislation

PROTECT Kids Act

Policy Areas

Education

Potential Impact

Elementary and secondary education

Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]

Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]

Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

Rep. Timmons, William R. IV [R-SC-4]

Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Committees and Subcommittees

Education and the Workforce Committee

Variations and Revisions