To require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and… — House Roll Call 184

Passed in the House on May 20, 2026 · 217 Yea, 198 Nay, 15 Not Voting

Question: On Passage: H R 2616 PROTECT Kids Act

In plain English: Schools receiving federal education funds must get parental permission before changing a student's gender information or sex-based accommodations. This applies to elementary and middle schools regarding gender markers, pronouns, names, and access to facilities like locker rooms and bathrooms.

Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act or the PROTECT Kids Act This bill requires public elementary and middle schools, as a condition of receiving certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education, to obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender on school forms or changing a student's sex-based accommodations. Specifically, an elementary school or a school consisting of only grades 5-8 must obtain parental consent before changing a minor student…

Vote Breakdown by Party

• Republican: 208 Yea, 0 Nay, 9 not voting/present.
• Democrat: 8 Yea, 198 Nay, 6 not voting/present.
• Independent: 1 Yea, 0 Nay.

Members Who Voted Against Their Party

• Henry Cuellar (D-TX) voted Aye while most Democrats voted No.
• Donald Davis (D-NC) voted Aye while most Democrats voted No.
• Cleo Fields (D-LA) voted Aye while most Democrats voted No.
• Laura Gillen (D-NY) voted Aye while most Democrats voted No.
• Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) voted Aye while most Democrats voted No.
• Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) voted Aye while most Democrats voted No.
• Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) voted Aye while most Democrats voted No.
• Eugene Vindman (D-VA) voted Aye while most Democrats voted No.

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