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Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

USA119th CongressHR-7661| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (18)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) by prohibiting the use of federal funds for specific educational content and activities. It mandates that no ESEA funds may be used to develop, implement, facilitate, host, or promote any program or activity, or to provide literature or other materials, to children under the age of 18 that includes sexually oriented material . The legislation broadly defines sexually oriented material to encompass any depiction, description, or simulation of sexually explicit conduct, as well as material involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism, specifically including exposing children to nude adults, individuals who are stripping, or lewd or lascivious dancing. However, the bill includes a crucial rule of construction, clarifying that the prohibition does not apply to or limit the teaching of certain subjects. These exemptions include standard science coursework such as biology and human anatomy, the texts of major world religions , and specifically defined classic works of literature and classic works of art . The definitions for classic literature and art refer to specific published lists and guides, ensuring clarity on what materials are permitted.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9197
Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9197
    Stop the Sexualization of Children Act


  • February 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

USA119th CongressHR-7661| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) by prohibiting the use of federal funds for specific educational content and activities. It mandates that no ESEA funds may be used to develop, implement, facilitate, host, or promote any program or activity, or to provide literature or other materials, to children under the age of 18 that includes sexually oriented material . The legislation broadly defines sexually oriented material to encompass any depiction, description, or simulation of sexually explicit conduct, as well as material involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism, specifically including exposing children to nude adults, individuals who are stripping, or lewd or lascivious dancing. However, the bill includes a crucial rule of construction, clarifying that the prohibition does not apply to or limit the teaching of certain subjects. These exemptions include standard science coursework such as biology and human anatomy, the texts of major world religions , and specifically defined classic works of literature and classic works of art . The definitions for classic literature and art refer to specific published lists and guides, ensuring clarity on what materials are permitted.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9197
Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9197
    Stop the Sexualization of Children Act


  • February 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (18)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

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