AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Aug 24, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill prohibits use of federal elementary and secondary education funds to teach or advance concepts related to gender ideology.
- Gender ideology is defined by reference to Executive Order 14168, issued January 20, 2025.
- The executive order is titled 'Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.'
- The bill was introduced in the House on April 3, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The bill's specific effects depend on the content of Executive Order 14168, which is not provided in the official summary.
- Schools receiving federal education funds would face restrictions on instruction covered by the executive order's definition of gender ideology.
- The bill was reported in amended form by the Committee on Education and Workforce on January 13, 2026.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The bill was reported (amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce on January 13, 2026 (H. Rept. 119-442).
- The bill was placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378, on January 13, 2026.
- The committee voted 18–12 to order the bill reported (amended) on April 9, 2025.
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