Mary Miller (R-IL)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
A Republican resolution with 13 Republican cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding parental rights. It defines the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children as a fundamental right. The amendment specifies that the right to direct education includes choosing private, religious, or home schools over public education. It also allows for making reasonable choices within public schools. Finally, it prohibits the United States and States from infringing these rights unless a highest-order governmental interest is demonstrated.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?
The bill establishes a fundamental right for parents to choose private, religious, or home schools over public education.
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Section 4 ensures that parental rights cannot be denied or abridged due to a disability.
- Scored +5
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
Section 4 explicitly prohibits the denial or abridgment of parental rights on account of disability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Fundamental Right to Upbringing: Section 1 establishes the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children as a fundamental right.
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Educational Choice: Section 2 provides the right to choose private, religious, or home schools as alternatives to public education.
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Choice Within Public Schools: Section 2 includes the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one's child.
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Protection Against Infringement: Section 3 states that neither the United States nor any State shall infringe these rights unless they demonstrate a governmental interest of the highest order that cannot be served otherwise.
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Protection for Individuals with Disabilities: Section 4 ensures that parental rights guaranteed by this article shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Section 4 ensures that parental rights cannot be denied or abridged due to a disability. Would children be better off under this? — The bill protects the rights of parents to direct the upbringing and care of their children. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill facilitates educational choice which may benefit middle-income families seeking alternatives to public schooling.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The bill establishes a fundamental right for parents to choose private, religious, or home schools over public education.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill limits the ability of both the United States and individual States to infringe upon parental rights. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill establishes fundamental liberty in the upbringing and care of children, which involves private family decisions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Section 4 explicitly prohibits the denial or abridgment of parental rights on account of disability. Does this make child care cost less? — The bill empowers parents to direct the care of their children, which includes making decisions regarding childcare.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Glenn GrothmanRepublican · Wisconsin
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Barry LoudermilkRepublican · Georgia
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Ralph NormanRepublican · South Carolina
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida