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US HB5527

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Raskin

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Defense must restore within 30 days all curricula, books, and learning materials available at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools before January 20, 2025, with no further restrictions permitted until the 2026-2027 academic year

  • Requires a report to Congress within 180 days identifying all materials flagged for removal after January 20, 2025, along with detailed explanations of the processes used and compliance with existing law

  • Amends 10 U.S.C. § 2164 to require the Secretary of Defense to provide one year advance notice to School Advisory Committees and congressional Armed Services committees before issuing directives affecting curriculum, instruction, administration, or personnel at two or more DoDEA schools

  • Nullifies seven executive orders related to K-12 education, school discipline, gender policies, and military personnel within the Department of Defense, prohibiting federal funds from enforcing them

  • Directs the Comptroller General to study and report within 270 days on the feasibility of establishing an independent body to design and implement DoDEA curricula, insulated from Executive Branch political influence

Legislative Description

Stop Censoring Military Families Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

9/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services9/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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