US · HB 7661
Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the use of funds provided under such Act to develop, implement, facilitate, host, or promote any program or activity for, or to provide or promote literature or other materials to, children under the age of 18 that includes sexually oriented material, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Feb 24, 2026
Sponsors (21)
- Mary Miller
- Troy Downing
- Randy Fine
- Greg Steube
- Paul Gosar
- Andrew Ogles
- Harriet Hageman
- Marlin Stutzman
- Barry Moore
- Sheri Biggs
- Julia Letlow
- Claudia Tenney
- Chip Roy
- Warren Davidson
- Randy Weber
- John Rose
- Burgess Owens
- Keith Self
- John McGuire
- Mike Bost
- Ralph Norman
Legislative Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
Book industry coalition of 133 organizations publicly opposes HR 7661 (Stop the Sexualization of Children Act). Signatories include Authors Against Book Bans, American Booksellers Association, American Library Association, National Education Association, Penguin Random House, and Macmillan Children's. Coalition statement: bill 'will compel nationwide book censorship' and 'stigmatizes vulnerable young people, particularly trans children.' Bill advanced from House Committee on Education and Workforce in March 2026.
Sources
- LegiScanLegiScan
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- NewsReactor Magazine
Detailed explainer on HR 7661 provisions
- News
- Press
- Press
- Official
- NewsPublishers WeeklyApr 14, 2026archived
Coalition of 133 organizations (publishers, authors, booksellers, librarians, parents, NEA, ALA, PRH, Macmillan) publicly opposes HR 7661. Announced April 13-14, 2026.
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