Bill would ban funding for sexually explicit children's material

More than 30 House Republicans have introduced legislation to keep federal tax dollars from funding sexually explicit material for children under 10.

House GOP Conference Vice Chairman Mike Johnson introduced the “Stop the Sexualization of Children Act of 2022.”

The Louisiana lawmaker’s measure targets any depiction of sexual activity or genitalia and “any topic involving sexual orientation, gender identity, gender dysphoria or related subjects,” according to an announcement Tuesday about the bill.

The legislation would allow parents to file a lawsuit against any public or private entity that uses federal tax money for programs or materials.