Parental Consent Act of 2005

The Parental Consent Act of 2005 was a bill "[t]o prohibit the use of Federal funds for any universal mental health screening program." The bill was introduced on January 4, 2005, to the first session of the 109th Congress. It is sponsored by Representative Ron Paul of Texas's 14th congressional district. It had 44 co-sponsors. It has since expired.

Status of the Bill

 * On January 4, 2005, this bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 * On February 4, 2005, this bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health.


 * On January 4, 2005, this bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
 * On February 9, 2005, this bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Education Reform.


 * On January 4, 2005, this bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
 * On January 25, 2005, this bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Currently the bill expired at the end of the 109th United States Congress in January 2007.