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Prohibition of Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Under 18

This bill prohibits gender-affirming surgeries and medications for individuals under 18 years old. It also bans federal funding for such procedures and excludes them from federally supported health insurance plans. Individuals performing these procedures on minors may face legal consequences.
Key points
Prohibits gender-affirming surgeries and medications for individuals under 18, with specific medical exceptions.
Individuals performing prohibited procedures on minors may face criminal prosecution.
Bans federal funding for gender-affirming care, including through Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.
Federally supported health insurance plans will not cover gender-affirming care.
Higher education institutions and accrediting agencies are prohibited from offering or accrediting gender-affirming care instruction.
Individuals who have performed gender-affirming care on minors may be deemed ineligible for visas or subject to deportation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8731
Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
Process start date: 2022-08-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Children’s Innocence Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8731.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits gender-affirming surgeries and medications for individuals under 18, with specific medical exceptions.
  • Individuals performing prohibited procedures on minors may face criminal prosecution.
  • Bans federal funding for gender-affirming care, including through Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.
  • Federally supported health insurance plans will not cover gender-affirming care.
  • Higher education institutions and accrediting agencies are prohibited from offering or accrediting gender-affirming care instruction.
  • Individuals who have performed gender-affirming care on minors may be deemed ineligible for visas or subject to deportation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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