House Roll Call

H.R.5

Roll 151 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 23, 2023 6:13 PM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.5 — Parents Bill of Rights Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 61 / Nay 365 / Present 0 / Not Voting 14
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R6016103
D1204011
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

The Parents Bill of Rights Act (HR 5) aims to enhance parental involvement in public education by establishing a set of rights for parents and guardians concerning their children’s education. The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability in K-12 schools, mandating that educational institutions provide parents with specific information and access to educational materials.

Key provisions of HR 5 include the requirement for schools to disclose curriculum content, including reading lists and educational materials, to parents. Schools must also provide information on policies related to student privacy, including data collection and sharing practices. Additionally, the bill mandates that parents have the right to access and review their child’s educational records and to be informed about any mental health services provided to their children.

The legislation authorizes funding for school districts to implement these requirements, although specific funding levels are not detailed within the bill. It also reinforces existing parental rights under federal education laws, ensuring that parents are informed and engaged in decisions affecting their children’s education.

The bill primarily affects public K-12 schools and school districts across the United States, impacting educators, administrators, and parents. By enhancing parental rights, the legislation seeks to empower parents in their children’s educational journeys and promote greater accountability within the education system.

Key timelines include the bill’s introduction and subsequent referral to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. If passed, the bill would require schools to comply with its provisions within a specified timeframe, although exact deadlines are not outlined in the current text.

Overall, the Parents Bill of Rights Act represents a significant legislative effort to strengthen the role of parents in public education, ensuring they have the necessary information and authority to advocate for their children’s educational needs.

Yea (61)

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

Nay (365)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • 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

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • 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

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • No

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • 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

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (14)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Not Voting

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Not Voting