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Protecting Parental Rights Act
12/30/2022, 4:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6676
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 6676
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6676
Bill HR 6676 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2022. Bill HR 6676 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2022. Bill HR 6676's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6676
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
32Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
32Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6676
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Child health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Family relationships
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6676
Protecting Parental Rights Act
Protecting Parental Rights Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit administering COVID-19 vaccines to minors without parental consent, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6676
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