"would make it a Class C federal felony for doctors to follow the standards of care for gender dysphoria in trans youth, including prescribing any puberty blockers or hormones. It would also ban federal funds - including Medicaid funds - from being used for gender-affirming care for trans people, ban medical schools from teaching about such care, stop health care plans under the Affordable Care Act from funding the care,"
"It passed 216-211, with three Democrats voting with the Republican majority in favor of it and four Republicans voting with the Democratic majority against it. Though the bill is unlikely to pass the Senate, Greene touted it as "one of President Trump's key campaign promises." LGBTQ+ Congress members have said the bill could have "grave" consequences and criticized Republicans for focusing on anti-trans legislation while doing nothing to address more pressing social issues."
The U.S. House approved the Protect Children's Innocence Act by a 216-211 vote, with three Democrats joining Republicans and four Republicans opposing with Democrats. The legislation would criminalize gender-affirming care for minors as a Class C federal felony for providers and would ban federal funding, including Medicaid, prohibit medical schools from teaching such care, and bar Affordable Care Act plans from covering it. The bill would also restrict immigration for anyone who performed gender-affirming care. The measure has been repeatedly introduced since August 2022 and is unlikely to pass the Senate. LGBTQ+ members warned of grave consequences and criticized the legislative focus.
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