Prohibiting Federal Funding for Gender Transition Procedures
This bill aims to prohibit the use of federal taxpayer funds for gender transition procedures. This means that tax money will not be allocated for such procedures or for health insurance plans that cover them. The act impacts how citizens can access federal health programs and tax credits related to insurance.
Key points
Federal funds, including those from trust funds, will be prohibited from being spent on gender transition procedures.
Federally funded health benefits plans will not be allowed to cover gender transition procedures.
Federal healthcare facilities and employees will be prohibited from providing gender transition procedures.
Individuals, entities, states, and localities can still purchase separate coverage for gender transition procedures, but only with non-federal funds.
The bill amends the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to disallow premium credits and cost-sharing reductions for health plans that include coverage for gender transition procedures.
Specific definitions for 'female,' 'male,' and 'gender transition procedure' are provided, with exclusions for treating congenital disorders, complications, and life-threatening conditions.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2202
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Process start date: 2025-03-18