H.Res.241 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to ensure the rights of parents are honored and protected in the Nation's public schools.

House Roll Call

H.Res.241

Roll 147 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 23, 2023 2:08 PM • Result: Passed

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BillH.Res.241 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to ensure the rights of parents are honored and protected in the Nation's public schools.
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Resolution
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 218 / Nay 205 / Present 0 / Not Voting 12
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R218004
D020508
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HRES 241 (118th Congress)

HRES 241 facilitates the consideration of H.R. 5, a legislative proposal aimed at reinforcing the rights of parents in the context of public education across the United States. The resolution outlines the procedures for debate and amendment of H.R. 5, which seeks to ensure that parents have a significant role in their children’s education, particularly regarding curriculum content and educational policies.

Key Provisions of H.R. 5:

  • H.R. 5 mandates that school districts develop policies to promote parental involvement in educational decision-making, particularly concerning curriculum transparency and the right to review educational materials.
  • The bill emphasizes the necessity for schools to inform parents about their rights and the processes available for addressing concerns related to their children’s education.
  • It proposes the establishment of a framework for parents to challenge instructional materials they deem inappropriate or objectionable.

Funding and Authorities: While HRES 241 itself does not allocate funding, H.R. 5 may influence existing federal education funding by tying compliance with parental rights provisions to federal education grants. The bill could potentially affect the distribution of federal funds to states and school districts based on adherence to its stipulations.

Agencies Affected: The primary agencies impacted by H.R. 5 include the U.S. Department of Education and state education departments, as they would be responsible for implementing the proposed parental rights policies.

Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact: The bill is designed to benefit parents and guardians of students in public schools, ensuring they have a voice in educational matters. It may also impose regulatory requirements on school districts to comply with the new parental involvement standards.

Key Timelines: The latest action on HRES 241 was the motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a streamlined process for advancing the bill through Congress. Further legislative actions and timelines will depend on subsequent debates and votes on H.R. 5.

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Yea (218)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (205)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (12)

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Not Voting

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Not Voting

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Not Voting

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Not Voting