H.R. 10178 aims to amend the General Education Provisions Act by requiring local educational agencies to inform parents before they distribute or share information related to abortion or abortion-related services with students. This means that schools would need to notify parents about any materials or discussions concerning these topics.
H.R. 10178 was introduced in the 119th Congress by W. Steube (Republican) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Education policy area, one of 187 bills in that area we track this Congress.
W. Steube is the sponsor of 22 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 10178 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10178 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Education is 2.8/10.
Supporters of H.R. 10178 argue that the bill empowers parents by ensuring they are informed about sensitive topics such as abortion before their children receive information at school. Advocates believe it promotes parental rights and involvement in educational content.
Critics of H.R. 10178 contend that the bill may hinder access to important health information for students, particularly in cases where timely knowledge about abortion services is crucial. Opponents argue that it could limit educational resources and discussions on reproductive health, potentially putting students at a disadvantage.
The analysis of H.R. 10178, sponsored by W. Steube, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. This suggests that the financial interests of the sponsor's donors are unlikely to influence the legislative intent of the bill, which focuses on parental notification regarding abortion-related information in educational settings. Given that there are no significant financial ties to industries that would benefit from this legislation, the risk of a conflict of interest appears minimal. Voters should be aware that while campaign contributions can sometimes create perceived biases, in this case, the lack of overlap indicates a lower likelihood of external influence on the bill's provisions.
What does H.R. 10178 do?
H.R. 10178 aims to amend the General Education Provisions Act by requiring local educational agencies to inform parents before they distribute or share information related to abortion or abortion-related services with students. This means that schools would need to notify parents about any materials or discussions concerning these topics.
Has H.R. 10178 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 10178 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.R. 10178 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10178 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Education is 2.8/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 10178?
H.R. 10178 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on September 2, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 10178?
H.R. 10178 was sponsored by W. Steube (Republican).
