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The Kids Names Bill
New bill limits schools from changing kids' names without parents
Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would make schools ask parents before changing a child's name or gender on school forms, which could limit kids' rights.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, it could make it harder for kids to express their true selves at school. Parents would have more control, but kids might feel less supported.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Schools must get parental consent to change a child's gender markers or name.
- This applies to public elementary and middle schools that receive federal funds.
- The bill has passed the House and is now in the Senate.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Henry Cuellar (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Marcy Kaptur (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Vicente Gonzalez (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Donald Davis (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Cleo Fields (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Eugene Vindman (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Laura Gillen (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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