On Motion to Recommit · Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 119th Congress, 2nd session
Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act or the PROTECT Kids Act This bill requires public elementary and middle schools, as a condition of receiving certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education, to obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender on school forms or changing a student's sex-based accommodations. Specifically, an elementary school or a school consisting of only grades 5-8 must obtain parental consent before changing a minor student's (1) gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form; or (2) sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.
207–208
Failed
TALLY
BY PARTY
| PARTY | YEA | NAY | NV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 0 | 207 | 10 |
| Democrat | 207 | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 | 0 |
CROSSED THE PARTY LINE
0
Republicans voted Yea
0
Democrats voted Nay