01 — The Text
What.
- Blocks federal K-12 education dollars from funding instruction on gender ideology concepts defined in a January 2025 executive order.
- Applies specifically to teaching materials and curriculum tied to the executive order's definitions of gender-related topics.
- Amended version reported from committee; specific prohibited concepts not detailed in available summary.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Affects school districts receiving federal education funding that currently teach gender-related content in classrooms.
- Schools must choose: remove flagged materials or risk losing federal dollars (amounts unspecified in summary).
- Creates tension between parental groups seeking curriculum limits and educators defending classroom autonomy on social topics.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill passed committee in amended form January 2026; now on House calendar awaiting floor vote.
- House passage would send it to Senate, where it faces uncertain Democratic support.
- Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your representative to register position before any floor debate.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jan 13, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.
- Jan 13, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-442.
- Jan 13, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-442.
- Apr 9, 2025 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
- Apr 9, 2025 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Apr 3, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Apr 3, 2025 — Introduced in House
- Apr 3, 2025 — Introduced in House