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H.R. 8170 (117th)

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2022

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Introduced

22 June 2022

Last action

22 June 2022 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

6 December 2025

Education

Summary

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2022 This bill prohibits an elementary or secondary school from receiving federal funds unless the school complies with specified requirements related to parental consent and student gender identity. Among other requirements, school employees may not withhold information from parents about a minor student's gender transition or gender identity. The Department of Justice or a parent or guardian may bring a civil action against a school for violations.

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Timeline

  1. 22 June 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 June 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 June 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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