Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-13T19:28:59Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7661 Stop the Sexualization of Children Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/13/2026, 7:28 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7661

The "Stop the Sexualization of Children Act" (H.R. 7661) was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 24, 2026. The bill aims to address issues related to the sexualization of children and includes provisions to prevent such activities. For further details and specifics of the bill's content, the official PDF version and other formats can be accessed through the provided links.

Congressional Summary of HR 7661

Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal elementary and secondary education funds for sexually oriented material. Sexually oriented material is material that (1) includes any depiction, description, or simulation of sexually explicit conduct; or (2) involves gender dysphoria or transgenderism.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of these funds to develop, implement, facilitate, host, or promote any program or activity for, or to provide or promote literature or other materials to, children under the age of 18 that includes sexually oriented material. This includes any program, activity, literature, or material that exposes children to nude adults, individuals who are stripping, or lewd or lascivious dancing.

The bill does not prohibit the use of funds for the teaching of standard science coursework (e.g., biology, genetics, human health, and human anatomy), the texts of major world religions, classic works of literature or art (as defined by the bill), or security measures designed to help students recognize and safely respond to methods and attempts to sexually traffic children or groom children for sexual trafficking.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7661

Bill HR 7661 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2026. Bill HR 7661 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2026. Bill HR 7661's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 632. as of July 2, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7661

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7661

Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the use of funds provided under such Act to develop, implement, facilitate, host, or promote any program or activity for, or to provide or promote literature or other materials to, children under the age of 18 that includes sexually oriented material, and for other purposes.