HB2616Introduced in the House
Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
Introduced by Tim Walberg, District MI-5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Passage RC# 184 · May 20, 2026
217
Yes
198
No
15
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | No |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | No |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-441.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 377.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3652-3659)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2616.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Balint moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (CR H3658)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3660-3661)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 208 (Roll no. 183).
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 198 (Roll no. 184). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3652)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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