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H.R. 5275 (114th)

Prohibiting the Usurpation of Bathroom Laws through Independent Choice School Act (PUBLIC School Act) of 2016

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Introduced

18 May 2016

Last action

18 May 2016 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsors

Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1], Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7]

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Summary

Prohibiting the Usurpation of Bathroom Laws through Independent Choice School Act (PUBLIC School Act) of 2016 This bill declares that it shall not be unlawful under federal law for a state or local government to enact or enforce a policy regarding the use of sex-segregated bathrooms or locker rooms of educational institutions on the basis of gender identity. The bill prohibits the reduction or denial of federal financial assistance on the basis that a state or local government enacts or enforces such a policy.

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Timeline

  1. 18 May 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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  2. 18 May 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 May 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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