House clears a package of suspension bills including 'Lulu's Law' and narrowly passes H.R.2616 after rancorous debate

The House approved a series of suspension calendar measures and a range of bills under two‑minute electronic votes, including S.1003, known as "Lulu's Law," which directs the Federal Communications Commission to make shark attacks an allowable event for Wireless Emergency Alerts. The measure’s lead sponsor described it as a life‑saving step for beach communities after recent shark sightings.

Later in the day the House considered and passed H.R.2616, titled the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act. Sponsors argued the bill restores parental rights by requiring parental consent before schools change a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, preferred name on school records or sex‑based accommodations, and by prohibiting use of federal funds for programs the bill characterizes as promoting ‘‘gender ideology.’’ Supporters said the measure strengthens transparency and accountability between families and schools.

Opponents said H.R.2616 would force educators to out students to parents in cases where disclosure could endanger a child, would impose broad federal restrictions on classroom discussion and library materials, and risked cutting federal funding from schools for routine supportive practices. "This bill does not protect kids — it bullies them," one critic said on the floor, urging a no vote.

The motion to recommit was debated and the House ultimately recorded a final vote on the bill; the official tally reported on the floor was 217 yeas to 198 nays in favor of passage. Other suspension bills in the day's package also passed by recorded tallies recorded in the House journal during proceedings earlier in the afternoon.

What happens next: With passage on the floor, H.R.2616 will proceed to enrollment and the legislative process required before any potential enactment. Members who opposed the measure said they will pursue additional remedies and oversight options at the committee level.