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Ban on Gender-Related Medical Treatment for Minors in the US

This bill proposes to prohibit gender-related medical treatments, including surgeries and hormone therapies, for individuals under 18 years of age. Citizens should be aware that this legislation aims to protect minors from such procedures, while also barring federal funding, including Medicare, for these treatments. Exceptions are made for treating congenital conditions or complications from prior treatments.
Key points
Prohibits gender-related medical treatments, including surgeries and hormone therapies, for individuals under 18.
Physicians violating the ban face fines, up to 10 years imprisonment, or both.
Exceptions include treatment for diagnosed disorders of sex development or complications from previous gender-related medical treatments.
Medicare will not cover gender-related medical treatments for minors, and providers offering such services will be excluded from the program.
Federal funding for any gender-related medical treatment for minors is prohibited.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5592
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5592.

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 2025-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits gender-related medical treatments, including surgeries and hormone therapies, for individuals under 18.
  • Physicians violating the ban face fines, up to 10 years imprisonment, or both.
  • Exceptions include treatment for diagnosed disorders of sex development or complications from previous gender-related medical treatments.
  • Medicare will not cover gender-related medical treatments for minors, and providers offering such services will be excluded from the program.
  • Federal funding for any gender-related medical treatment for minors is prohibited.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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