H.R. 5116House bill · 119th CongressIn committeeEducation

Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act

Sponsored byMary E. MillerR-IL-15Introduced Sep 3, 2025Full text on congress.gov ↗

Latest action (Sep 3, 2025) — on Education and Workforce.

What it does

Congressional Research Service, Sep 3, 2025

This bill prohibits an elementary or secondary school from receiving federal funds unless the school notifies parents about a student's gender identity and obtains parental consent for any associated school accommodations.

Among other requirements, school employees may not withhold information from parents about a minor student's purported identity that is incongruent with the student's sex, the student's discomfort with their sex, or the student's desire to undergo a gender transition procedure. Schools must also obtain parental consent before proceeding with any accommodations for such students. The Department of Justice or a parent or guardian may bring a civil action against a school for violations.

Face Value

as introduced
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How much of this bill its name accounts for.

  • Every bill starts at100
  • Nothing counted against it: one area of law, and short enough that length doesn't register.

Face Value measures reach, not honesty. A big bill can be accurately named, and a low score is not an accusation — it means the contents reach further than any short title could describe. Count it yourself ↗ How this is worked out

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