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Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors; Criminal Penalties and Funding Cuts.

This bill establishes a federal prohibition on performing surgeries or administering medications, including puberty blockers, for the purpose of gender transition on individuals under 18. Providers who violate this rule face federal felony charges and potential imprisonment. Furthermore, the legislation bans the use of all federal funds, including Medicare and Medicaid, for covering this type of care and removes federal tax credits for health plans that include such coverage.
Key points
Criminalization: Performing gender-affirming care on minors becomes a Class C federal felony, punishable by imprisonment.
Financial Impact: Federal programs and tax subsidies for health insurance will no longer cover gender-affirming care.
Education and Immigration: Higher education institutions cannot teach this care, and non-citizens providing it face deportation.
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Print number: 118_HR_1399
Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
Process start date: 2023-03-07
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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 118_HR_1399.

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 2023-03-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Criminalization: Performing gender-affirming care on minors becomes a Class C federal felony, punishable by imprisonment.
  • Financial Impact: Federal programs and tax subsidies for health insurance will no longer cover gender-affirming care.
  • Education and Immigration: Higher education institutions cannot teach this care, and non-citizens providing it face 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 Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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