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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 2617· 119th Congress

Ban Federal Funds for Gender Ideology Teaching

Say No to Indoctrination Act

Sponsor
Burgess Owens (R-UT)
Introduced
Apr 3, 2025
Last Action
Jan 13, 2026
Passage
62%
Introduced
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Jan 13, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
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, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.
  • Jan 13, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-442.
  • Jan 13, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-442.
  • Apr 9, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
  • Apr 9, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Apr 3, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Apr 3, 2025Introduced in House
  • Apr 3, 2025Introduced in House