To people who don't know, H.R 2616 is a law that the U.S is trying to pass that basically makes it to where kids cannot use a boys bathroom if they were born a girl without parental consent or legally become that gender. if you cannot read what's below here is what it says ?
In the current 119th Congress (2025–2026), H.R. 2616 is the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act.Introduced on April 3, 2025, by Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), the bill focuses on parental notification and consent regarding student gender identity in federally funded public schools.Key Provisions of the BillParental Consent Mandate: It requires public elementary and middle schools receiving federal funds to obtain explicit parental consent before changing a minor student's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form. Sex-Based Accommodations: Schools must also secure parental permission before modifying a student's access to sex-based facilities, such as bathrooms or locker rooms.Funding Restrictions: The bill restricts federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) for school districts that fail to meet these parental notification guidelines or that promote specific gender ideology concepts. Current StatusThe bill passed the House of Representatives on May 20, 2026, with a narrow 217–198 vote. On May 21, 2026, it was received in the Senate and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, where it is currently pending further review.If you are looking for a different piece of legislation, let me know if you want me to check prior congressional sessions for H.R. 2616 or summarize the main arguments from the House floor debates
