Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB7183

Introduced

2/1/24

Refer

2/1/24

Refer

2/2/24

Caption

PROTECTS Act of 2024 Protecting Resources Of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries Act of 2024

Impact

The enactment of HB 7183 would significantly impact federal funding for healthcare services related to gender transition for minors. Opponents of the bill express concern regarding the restriction of healthcare access, particularly for minors with medical needs related to gender dysphoria. Proponents believe this bill is vital for protecting children from making life-altering decisions before they reach adulthood and seek to prioritize funding for other medical issues. This could lead to implications that affect various healthcare services and funding structures within states, possibly resulting in diminished access to comprehensive transgender health care for minors.

Summary

House Bill 7183, known as the 'Protecting Resources Of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries Act of 2024' (PROTECTS Act), seeks to prohibit the use of federal funds for specific gender transition procedures for individuals under the age of 18. The bill defines 'specified gender transition procedures' broadly, encompassing various surgical interventions, hormone therapies, and other medical treatments aimed at altering an individual's physical sex characteristics. This legislation is grounded in the belief that transitioning healthcare should not be funded with taxpayer dollars for minors, emphasizing the necessity of parental consent in these decisions.

Contention

Debate surrounding HB 7183 raises significant ethical and medical arguments. Supporters argue that the legislation safeguards children from premature medical interventions that can have irreversible consequences. Conversely, critics assert that it unduly restricts the rights of parents to make informed decisions about their children's health and undermines the autonomy of transgender youth. The bill has sparked discussions about the balance between government intervention and personal liberty, particularly in the context of healthcare and parental rights regarding minor patients.

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Previously Filed As

US HB742

Protecting Resources Of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries Act of 2025 or the PROTECTS Act of 2025This bill prohibits providing or using federal funds to perform, refer for, or reimburse any entity for certain gender transition procedures for an individual under the age of 18. The bill’s prohibition applies to certain gender transition procedures that are performed to intentionally change an individual’s body to no longer correspond to the individual's biological sex, including surgeries, medications, and implants specified in the bill. The bill provides exceptions for specified procedures, such as treating certain genetic abnormalities or preventing imminent death or impairment of a major bodily function, when performed by a health care provider with the consent of the individual’s parent or legal guardian. 