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H.R. 2617119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action Jan 13, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 2617 would ban public schools from using federal education funds for content defined as gender ideology under a 2025 Trump executive order.
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HR 2617 adds a new restriction to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, barring public schools from using federal education funds to teach or promote gender ideology. The bill defines gender ideology by referencing a January 2025 executive order signed by President Trump, which describes it as the idea that a person's gender identity can differ from their biological sex. The bill has been referred to the House Education and Workforce Committee and has not yet become law.
The bill would affect public school students, teachers, and administrators across the country, as most public schools receive some form of federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Parents who hold opinions about school curriculum would also be affected.
Schools found to be in violation of the restriction could risk losing access to federal education dollars. Many districts rely on that funding for programs serving low-income students, students with disabilities, and other groups.
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Right now: it was placed on the House floor calendar, 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.