To amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseAdditional sponsors: Mr. Rulli, Mr. Guest, Mr. Moore of Alabama, …
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Ms. Greene of Georgia (for herself, Mr. Crane, Mr. Finstad, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends 18 U.S.C. 116 to criminalize performing gender transition surgeries ("genital or bodily mutilation") or providing puberty blockers/cross-sex hormones ("chemical castration") on minors, with up to 10 years imprisonment.
Who Benefits and How
Proponents argue children protected from irreversible procedures. Parents who oppose treatment gain federal backing.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Healthcare providers face federal criminal liability. Trans minors lose access to gender-affirming care. Providers, parents, and those transporting minors face prosecution.
Key Provisions
- Up to 10 years for performing transition surgeries on minors
- Up to 10 years for hormone/puberty blocker treatments
- Criminal liability for facilitating, consenting, or transporting minor
- Interstate commerce nexus required
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Criminalizes gender transition surgeries and hormone treatments for minors
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Federal prohibition on pediatric gender transition treatments"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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