H.R. 8705 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
CHARLIE Act
H.R. 8705 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 7, 2026, sponsored by Burgess Owens with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 7, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education Act or the CHARLIE Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funding made available for the American History and Civics Education program to fund discriminatory equity ideology or gender ideology, as defined in certain executive orders.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Burgess Owens (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15. (May 21, 2026)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 8705 (119th Congress): CHARLIE Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-8705/charlie-act (accessed 2026-10-14).