Bill would bar federal education funds from "gender ideology" lessons
Placed on the calendarH.R. 2617Latest action
Sponsor: Burgess Owens · Representative · UT
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Official title: Say No to Indoctrination Act
119th Congress
Topics: Education
Introduced:
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The bill would bar schools from using certain federal education funds to teach or promote "gender ideology."
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What does this do?
This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to add "gender ideology" to the list of prohibited uses of federal education funding. It defines "gender ideology" using the definition from a 2025 that distinguishes biological sex from gender identity concepts. Schools would be barred from teaching or promoting related curriculum or materials using that specific funding.
Who does it affect?
Public K-12 schools, school districts, and possibly teacher training programs that receive ESEA funding are affected, along with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Private schools are affected only if they receive this federal funding.
Why does it matter?
Schools relying on ESEA funds would need to review and possibly change curriculum or materials related to gender identity topics. States and districts could still teach such content using their own separate, non-federal funding sources.
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Based on the “Reported in House” text of Jan 13, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 3, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Jan 13, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.