Posts Tagged ‘legislation’
Meet with your Lawmaker about the Parental Rights Amendment.
It’s not too late to enlist your congressman as an original cosponsor of the Parental Rights Amendment coming to Congress this September! By now, you know about August Recess, when your congressman is working, not in Washington, D.C., but in the home district—right around the corner from you! You’ve seen our Advocacy Toolkit, with a…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Speak Up for Families
This is it. August Recess begins this week, and if you haven’t scheduled a meeting with your representative yet, now’s the time! Every year, members of Congress return to their home districts for August Recess. That means they’re in your area and available to meet with you. But their calendars can fill up fast, so…
Read MoreThe Advocacy Toolkit Is Here
I am pleased to share with you the Parental Rights Advocacy Toolkit — a brand-new resource designed to help you speak up for parental rights during Congress’s August Recess. Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned supporter, this toolkit gives you everything you need to take action: A clear overview of the Parental Rights…
Read MoreComing Soon: Your Guide to Meeting Congress This August
This fall, Congress will take an important step to protect parental rights, with Representative Mary Miller of Illinois introducing the Parental Rights Amendment in the House of Representatives in early September. This proposed Amendment would enshrine in the United States Constitution the fundamental right of parents “to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their…
Read MoreTake Action: Laying the Groundwork for the Amendment
Right now, the Parental Rights Foundation is laying the groundwork to reintroduce the Parental Rights Amendment (PRA) in Congress later this summer. Last week, we were commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s touchstone parental rights case, Pierce v. Society of Sisters, which famously held that “[t]he child is not the mere creature of…
Read MoreParental Rights Returning to Congress
This week, the Parental Rights Foundation team is on Capitol Hill, working to reintroduce the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (PRA). We’re visiting congressional offices representing Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia, and pointing key congress members to our new lead sponsor in the U.S. House, Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL). Please note that we…
Read MoreLegislative Update
A lot has been happening in state legislatures around the country regarding parental rights, including some big news out of Indiana. But before I get to that, check out what’s going on in these states: In Florida, the Reasonable Childhood Independence bill is nearing the finish line. Introduced concurrently by Sen. Erin Grall in the…
Read MoreThe Enemy that Is Illinois House Bill 2827, with Will Estrada
Welcome back to the EPPiC Broadcast! Our latest episode features Will Estrada, the Senior Counsel at the Home School Legal Defense Association, and former President of the Parental Rights Foundation. Will and Michael discuss a state bill that has gained international attention due to how dangerous it is for parental rights. This bill would overturn over…
Read MoreWisconsin Supreme Court Election Today
Today, there is a vitally important election for judges on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Because the Parental Rights Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS, we cannot tell you who to vote for. But we sincerely encourage you to educate yourself on which of the candidates will best recognize and protect your parental…
Read MoreImmediate Action Needed in Alabama
Alabama House Bill 340 (HB340), the DHR Transparency and Due Process Rights Notification Act, is scheduled for a vote in the House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM in Room 601. This bill will ensure that parents and legal custodians are notified of their Due Process rights during DHR investigations, protecting families…
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