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To prohibit the award of Federal funds to schools that promote certain race-based theories to students, and for other purposes.
3/22/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2276
If passed, this legislation would prohibit schools from using federal funds to teach concepts such as critical race theory, which suggests that racism is ingrained in American society and institutions. Supporters of the bill argue that these theories promote division and resentment among students, rather than fostering unity and understanding.
Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it infringes on academic freedom and stifles important conversations about race and inequality in the United States. They believe that students should be exposed to a variety of perspectives, including those that may be uncomfortable or controversial. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2276 seeks to address concerns about the impact of race-based theories on students and aims to ensure that federal funds are not used to promote divisive ideologies in schools. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers and educators.
Congressional Summary of HR 2276
Combating Racist Teaching in Schools Act or the CRT Act
This bill prohibits federal funds from being awarded to elementary or secondary schools or institutions of higher education that promote certain race-based theories or compel teachers or students to affirm belief in such theories in a manner that discriminates on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Current Status of Bill HR 2276
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2276
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2276
Primary Policy Focus
Comments

Waylon Woodruff
8 months ago
I support this bill, it's about time we stop funding schools that push divisive theories on students. #HRBill2276 #NoRaceBasedTheories

Melanie Shepherd
8 months ago
I can't believe this bill is trying to stop schools from teaching about race-based theories. It's important for students to learn about the history of racism in our country so we can work towards a more inclusive society. This bill is just trying to sweep important issues under the rug and ignore the realities of systemic racism. It's a shame that our government is trying to limit education in this way. #Disappointed #EducationMatters

Sylvie Lang
8 months ago
I don't like it, this bill is so dumb and it's gonna mess everything up for us.
