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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit funds under such Act from being provided to public elementary and secondary schools that provide counseling, therapy, or guidance related to gender identity to students under 18 years of age, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 7981

This bill, titled "To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965," seeks to prohibit the allocation of funds under the act to public elementary and secondary schools that offer counseling, therapy, or guidance regarding gender identity to students under 18 years old. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress on March 18, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 7981

Bill HR 7981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2026. Bill HR 7981 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2026.  Bill HR 7981's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 18, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7981

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7981

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7981

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit funds under such Act from being provided to public elementary and secondary schools that provide counseling, therapy, or guidance related to gender identity to students under 18 years of age, and for other purposes.
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit funds under such Act from being provided to public elementary and secondary schools that provide counseling, therapy, or guidance related to gender identity to students under 18 years of age, and for other purposes.

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