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Parental Rights Protection Act

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6017

Bill 117 HR 6017, also known as the Parental Rights Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect the rights of parents to make decisions regarding the upbringing and education of their children.

The bill specifically aims to prevent government agencies or officials from infringing on parental rights by interfering with decisions related to the education, healthcare, or upbringing of children. It also seeks to ensure that parents have the right to access information about their child's education and healthcare, as well as the ability to make decisions based on that information.

Additionally, the Parental Rights Protection Act includes provisions that would require government agencies to obtain parental consent before providing certain services to children, such as mental health treatment or sex education. The bill also prohibits government agencies from taking adverse actions against parents who assert their rights under this legislation. Overall, the Parental Rights Protection Act is designed to reinforce the fundamental principle that parents have the primary responsibility for raising and caring for their children. It seeks to empower parents to make decisions that they believe are in the best interests of their children, without undue interference from government entities.

Congressional Summary of HR 6017

Parental Rights Protection Act

This bill restricts government entities from requiring that individuals age 18 or younger receive certain COVID-19 vaccines that were authorized through emergency use and related procedures.

Specifically, a federal, state, tribal, territorial, or local government entity (including a local educational agency) that receives funding from either the Department of Education or the Department of Health and Human Services may not require such COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals age 18 or younger. In particular, a local educational agency that mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for students loses its eligibility for federal education funding.

The bill also requires the prior, informed, written consent of a parent or guardian before administration of such COVID-19 vaccines to an individual age 18 or younger.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6017

Bill HR 6017 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6017 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021.  Bill HR 6017's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6017

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
60
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
60
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6017

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Child health
- Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Family relationships
- Health programs administration and funding
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6017

Parental Rights Protection Act
Parental Rights Protection Act
To prohibit certain COVID-19 vaccination mandates for minors, and to require parental consent for COVID-19 vaccination of minors.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6017

Jim Banks
Jim Banks
IndianaRepublican
Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster
FloridaRepublican
William R. Timmons IV
William R. Timmons IV
South CarolinaRepublican
Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
New JerseyRepublican
John H. Rutherford
John H. Rutherford
FloridaRepublican
David Rouzer
David Rouzer
North CarolinaRepublican

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