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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 7661· 119th Congress

Bill Restricts Sexual Content in Schools

Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

Sponsor
Mary Miller (R-IL)
Introduced
Feb 24, 2026
Last Action
Jul 2, 2026
Passage
42%
Introduced
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
Jul 2, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed policy specifics are not yet public — the official summary hasn't been published by Congress.
  • Based on the title, the bill likely targets age-inappropriate sexual material in school curricula, libraries, or classroom instruction.
  • The House Education Committee amended and approved it on a party-line vote (18-13), suggesting significant partisan disagreement on scope.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • School districts must clarify what content counts as 'sexualization' — could affect library books, health classes, and lesson plans.
  • Teachers and librarians face uncertainty about enforcement until definitions are clarified in floor debate or final language.
  • Parents in different communities will see different outcomes depending on how schools interpret vague terms — a risk of inconsistent rules nationwide.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill cleared committee and moved to House calendar for floor debate — likely to see partisan floor votes before any Senate consideration.
  • Full text amendments remain unclear; floor debate will reveal what specific materials or topics the bill targets.
  • Contact your House representative to understand their position before floor vote — voting record will show priorities on education content disputes.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 2, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 632.
  • Jul 2, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-727.
  • Jul 2, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-727.
  • Mar 17, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
  • Mar 17, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Feb 24, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Feb 24, 2026Introduced in House
  • Feb 24, 2026Introduced in House