Bill · H.Res. 445· House(119-HRES-445)
Supporting the goals and ideals of the month of May as Sex Ed For All Month: Equity and Access for All.
- Introduced
- 5/23/2025
- Last activity
- 5/23/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Pramila Jayapal
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of recognizing the month of May as Sex Ed For All Month: Equity and Access for All. It calls on public and elected officials to advocate for and invest in sex education legislation. The text encourages state and local governments, schools, and public health agencies to recognize and support this month. It commends organizations that provide sex education to young people. The measure states that the House of Representatives should prioritize sex education programs that are evidence-informed, comprehensive, and medically accurate. Finally, it discourages health education programs that withhold life-saving information or promote gender and racial stereotypes.
Yes· 3 of 17
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+8
The resolution strongly advocates for the inclusion and safety of LGBT students and individuals.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+7
The bill targets the sexual health needs of those aged 15 through 25.
Would students be better off under this?+7
The bill seeks to provide all students with essential, medically accurate health information.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Comprehensive Education Programs: The text states in resolution paragraph (5) that the House of Representatives should prioritize sex education programs that are evidence-informed, comprehensive, confidential, equitable, accessible, medically accurate, and culturally responsive. This is positive because it aims to ensure young people receive reliable and safe health information.
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Inclusion and Safety: Resolution paragraph (6) discourages health education programs that fail to address the needs of survivors of interpersonal violence, youth of all abilities, or fail to be inclusive of individuals with varying gender identities and sexual orientations. This can benefit vulnerable groups by pushing for more inclusive educational environments.
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Teacher Training: Resolution paragraph (7) recommends the implementation of sex education in schools and continued professional development for educators and administrative staff. This helps make sure that the adults working with young people are properly prepared to teach these subjects.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, penalties, or burdens for individuals or groups in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community+8Good For Students+7Good For Young Adults+7Good For African Americans+5Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Children+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Women+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+7Improves L G B T Q Rights+7Improves Racial Equity+7Improves Disability Rights+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+5
- 5/23/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 Cosponsors added.
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii