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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

USA119th CongressHJRES-127| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2025
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (12)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution, establishing the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children as a fundamental right. This proposed amendment aims to enshrine these parental rights at the highest legal level. Specifically, the amendment clarifies that the parental right to direct education encompasses the ability to choose private, religious, or home schools as alternatives to public education, and to make reasonable choices for their child within public schools. It further stipulates that neither the United States nor any State shall infringe upon these rights unless demonstrating a governmental interest of the highest order that cannot be otherwise served. Additionally, the amendment ensures that these guaranteed parental rights cannot be denied or abridged on account of disability.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-99
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-38
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-36
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-121
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
Sep 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-99
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-38
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-36
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-121
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.


  • September 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Families

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

USA119th CongressHJRES-127| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2025
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution, establishing the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children as a fundamental right. This proposed amendment aims to enshrine these parental rights at the highest legal level. Specifically, the amendment clarifies that the parental right to direct education encompasses the ability to choose private, religious, or home schools as alternatives to public education, and to make reasonable choices for their child within public schools. It further stipulates that neither the United States nor any State shall infringe upon these rights unless demonstrating a governmental interest of the highest order that cannot be otherwise served. Additionally, the amendment ensures that these guaranteed parental rights cannot be denied or abridged on account of disability.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-99
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-38
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-36
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-121
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
Sep 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-99
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-38
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-36
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-121
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.


  • September 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (12)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Families

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted