H.R. 9197 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
H.R. 9197 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Oct 18, 2022, sponsored by Mike Johnson with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 18, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Stop the Sexualization of Children Act This bill prohibits the presentation of sexually oriented materials to children under the age of 10. The bill defines sexually oriented material as any (1) depiction or description of sexual activity; (2) lewd or lascivious depiction or description of human genitals; or (3) topic involving gender identity, gender dysphoria, transgenderism, sexual orientation, or related subjects.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Johnson (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 18, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of (Oct 18, 2022)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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