H.R.5 — Parents Bill of Rights Act

House Roll Call

H.R.5

Roll 156 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 24, 2023 10:34 AM • 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 161 / Nay 265 / Present 0 / Not Voting 15
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R1616004
D0205011
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

The Parents Bill of Rights Act (HR 5) aims to enhance parental involvement in their children’s education by establishing a framework of rights for parents concerning their children’s schooling. The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability within K-12 public education systems, ensuring that parents are informed and engaged in their children’s educational experiences.

Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a set of rights for parents, which encompasses the ability to access their child’s educational records, receive information about the school’s curriculum, and be informed about any changes to the school’s policies. Additionally, the bill mandates that schools provide parents with information regarding the use of educational materials and assessments, including any surveys or evaluations that may impact their children.

The legislation proposes funding mechanisms to support these initiatives, although specific appropriations are not detailed within the bill text. It directs the U.S. Department of Education to develop guidelines and resources to assist states and local educational agencies in implementing the rights outlined in the bill. This may involve the allocation of federal funds to ensure compliance and support for parental engagement programs.

The bill primarily affects K-12 public schools and their governing bodies, including state and local education agencies. It aims to empower parents, ensuring they have a voice in their children’s education and fostering a collaborative environment between educators and families.

Key beneficiaries of the bill include parents and guardians of school-aged children, who will gain greater access to information and decision-making processes within their children’s schools. The bill is also designed to regulate educational institutions by holding them accountable for transparency and parental engagement.

As of the latest action, HR 5 has been received in the Senate, where it has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further consideration.

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Yea (161)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • 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 Garcia

CA • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • 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

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • 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

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

Nay (265)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • 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

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

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • 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

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • 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

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

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • 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

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (15)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Not Voting

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Not Voting

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Not Voting

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Not Voting

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Not Voting