HR4986Referred to Committee

Parents Opt-in Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-15
Introduced
16
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Mary E. Miller
Mary E. Miller
Republican · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 91.6% (617 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Agriculture$371k

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Cosponsors (16)

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

2026-07-21

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would require schools to get written permission from parents before involving their children in surveys, assessments, or other activities that collect personal information about students' beliefs, family relationships, or mental health. Schools would need to inform parents about what information is being collected and allow them to review materials in advance. The measure affects public school students and their families by giving parents more control over what personal data schools gather about their children.

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