Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 127

119th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Miller

R - IL

Cosponsors

12

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Families

Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment establishing parental rights as fundamental rights under the Constitution. The amendment would protect parents' liberty to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children, including the right to choose private, religious, or home schooling as alternatives to public education.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment establishing parental rights as fundamental rights under the Constitution. The amendment would protect parents' liberty to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children, including the right to choose private, religious, or home schooling as alternatives to public education.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes parental liberty to direct upbringing, education, and care of children as a fundamental constitutional right
Protects parental right to choose private, religious, or home schools as alternatives to public education
Requires government to demonstrate highest order interest to infringe on parental rights
Guarantees parental rights shall not be denied on account of disability
Requires ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to take effect

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This amendment would affect all parents in the United States by constitutionally protecting their rights over children's education and upbringing. Public schools would face limits on policies that conflict with parental choices. The amendment impacts the balance between parental authority and state interests in child welfare and education.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Families

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

127, 119th Congress (2025). "Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-127