H.R. 2616 — Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

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Education Civil Rights

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Education

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Elementary and secondary educationSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

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senateStanding

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred ToMay 21, 2026

houseStanding

Education and Workforce Committee

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Referred ToApr 3, 2025
Markup ByApr 9, 2025
Reported ByJan 13, 2026
UnknownMay 20, 2026
UnknownMay 20, 2026

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H.Amdt. 220houseAgreed toMay 20, 2026

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, in amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-26 is considered adopted.

Latest action: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

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Checked against Congress.gov Sep 17, 2026.

Related and companion legislation

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H.Res. 1224Related billProcedurally related

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Latest action: Apr 29, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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May 21, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
IntroReferralSenate
May 20, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actions
May 20, 2026
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 198 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3652)
FloorHouse floor actions
May 20, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 198 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3652)
FloorLibrary of Congress
May 20, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 208 (Roll no. 183).
FloorHouse floor actions
May 20, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3660-3661)
FloorHouse floor actions
May 20, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2616, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Walberg demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
FloorHouse floor actions
May 20, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
FloorHouse floor actions
May 20, 2026
Ms. Balint moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (CR H3658)
FloorHouse floor actions
May 20, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
FloorHouse floor actions
May 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2616.
FloorHouse floor actions
May 20, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
FloorHouse floor actions
May 20, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3652-3659)
FloorHouse floor actions
Apr 29, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
FloorHouse floor actions
Jan 13, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
CalendarsHouse floor actions
Jan 13, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-441.
CommitteeHouse floor actions
Jan 13, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-441.
CommitteeLibrary of Congress
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
CommitteeHouse committee actions
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
CommitteeHouse committee actions
Apr 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
IntroReferralHouse floor actions
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress

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