A parents’ bill of rights legislative proposal co-sponsored by 76 House Republicans has been described by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as a historic “milestone” that he promises will get prompt action in the House of Representatives.
“We’re making history here today,” McCarthy told an enthusiastic group of parents and their children on March 1 during a reception in the U.S. Capitol’s Rayburn Room.
He said Republicans made a commitment to introduce a parents’ bill of rights and “that is what today is all about.”
Joining McCarthy to discuss the proposal and respond to parents’ questions were Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), House Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.), Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), and Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.)….}