House Passes Bill to Ban Gender Transition
House Vote
The House approved a bill that would criminalize gender transition treatments for minors,
including hormones and surgery, with penalties of up to ten years in prison for providers.
The measure passed 216–211, largely along party lines, triggering immediate backlash.
Political Push
Civil rights groups called it “one of the most extreme anti-transgender measures ever considered by Congress.”
Though unlikely to pass the Senate, the vote reflected priorities of House
ultraconservatives and aligned with President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Supporters’ Arguments
Backed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, supporters said the bill fulfills “a major campaign promise.”
Republicans argued such care is “not medically necessary,” calling it “ideological indoctrination” that harms children.
Opposition and Impact
Democrats warned the bill would “substitute political ideology for medical judgment,” targeting a “small and vulnerable population.”
The debate remains a “highly charged issue” as more related legislation looms.
