H.R.5 — Parents Bill of Rights Act

House Roll Call

H.R.5

Roll 157 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 24, 2023 10:38 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 107 / Nay 317 / Present 0 / Not Voting 16
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R10411505
D3202011
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 set of rights for parents regarding their engagement with public schools. The bill is designed to ensure transparency and accountability in K-12 education, thereby empowering parents to make informed decisions about their children’s schooling.

Key provisions of HR 5 include the requirement for schools to provide parents with access to curriculum materials, including instructional content and assessments. Schools must also inform parents about their children’s privacy rights and the procedures for opting out of certain activities, such as surveys or data collection. Additionally, the bill mandates that schools publish a list of their library materials and provide parents with the opportunity to review and challenge content they find objectionable.

The bill proposes the establishment of a federal grant program to support states in implementing these rights, with an emphasis on enhancing parental engagement and improving educational outcomes. Funding for this initiative is contingent upon appropriations, and the bill encourages state and local education agencies to develop policies that align with the rights outlined.

The primary beneficiaries of HR 5 are parents and guardians of students enrolled in public K-12 schools, who will gain greater access to information and resources necessary to advocate for their children’s education. The bill also affects local education agencies, which will need to comply with the new requirements and ensure that parents are informed and involved in their children’s educational journey.

As of the latest action, HR 5 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further consideration. The timeline for further action remains pending, as the committee reviews the bill’s provisions and potential implications for education policy.

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Yea (107)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • 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

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

Nay (317)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • 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

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • 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

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

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • 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

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • 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

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (16)

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