119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 21, 2026
H.R. 4986IntroducedEducation
Parents Opt-in Protection Act
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Mary E. (R-IL)16 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 15, 2025
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Jul 21
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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2026
Jul 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Jul 21
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Aug 15
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Aug 15
Introduced in House
Aug 15
Introduced in House
All 16 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 16 Republicans
Republicans (16)
Cloud, MichaelTX-27
Harris, AndyMD-01
Boebert, LaurenCO-04
Self, KeithTX-03
Fulcher, RussID-01
Babin, BrianTX-36
Burlison, EricMO-07
Higgins, ClayLA-03
Harshbarger, DianaTN-01
Moore, BarryAL-01
Biggs, SheriSC-03
Gill, BrandonTX-26
Gosar, Paul A.AZ-09
Nehls, Troy E.TX-22
Moore, Blake D.UT-01
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