Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, and Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Wednesday recognized that parents have a fundamental right to control their children's upbringing. submitted a bill.
The Daily Caller first obtained a copy of the bill, titled the Family Rights and Responsibilities Act. Specifically, it prevents the federal government from interfering with parental rights without first passing stringent scrutiny tests, and prevents parents from exploiting violations of these rights in judicial or administrative proceedings at the federal or state level. will be allowed to do so.
“Parents have a fundamental right to control their children's upbringing, whether in the classroom or at home,” Scott told the Caller before introducing the bill. “But too often, parents are forced out of their children's lives, and the children pay the price. I am fighting to remain a person.”
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Lankford echoed Scott's sentiments, saying parents shouldn't spend their days worrying about government overreach and that parents have the right to make decisions for their children.
“Mothers and fathers have the right and responsibility to decide what is best for their children. Good parents should not live in daily fear of their government. Parents' rights are threatened by federal government overreach. Families deserve a fair hearing in a court of law every time a child faces a child. The Family Rights and Responsibilities Act protects parental rights and limits excessive government intrusion into our homes and families.” Mr. Ford said. (Related: Exclusive: Sen. Tim Scott pressures Treasury over inflation; here's Treasury's 'unacceptable' response)
Foxx, who introduced the House version of the bill, said parental rights are under attack and would be protected across the country if passed. (Related: Exclusive: Sen. Tim Scott introduces bill to direct $15 billion from IRS to border security)
“Today in America, the rights of millions of parents are under threat, and we need a targeted course change to ensure these proud men and women can raise their children without government encroachment.” Fox he said. “The Family Rights and Responsibilities Act not only acts as a bulwark to strengthen parental rights, but also provides fundamental protection against governments when they decide to implement policies that do not fully respect parental decision-making. I am very proud to join Senators Scott and Lankford in introducing this bill to further protect parents' rights.”
