House Republicans Introduce Bill to Withhold Education Funds Over 'Sexually Oriented' Content, Including Transgender Topics

Overview

• H.R. 7661, the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act, was introduced in the House by Rep. Mary Miller with 17 cosponsors.
• The bill defines “sexually oriented material” to include content involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism, directly targeting transgender-related materials.
• The proposal would restrict use of specific federal education funds for K–12 programs, activities, and materials that fall under the bill’s definition.
• Text also references “lewd or lascivious dancing,” which observers note could be used to curb events such as drag story hours.
• Advocacy groups and civil-rights organizations are organizing opposition, citing ongoing lawsuits against similar state and local measures and warning of impacts on books, student clubs, and teacher support for trans students.