A sharply divided House of Representatives moved Wednesday to crack down on so-called “gender-affirming” medical procedures for minors, approving legislation that would make certain treatments a federal crime and expose doctors and providers to serious prison time. The measure, which targets surgeries and hormone-related interventions for children, passed after hours of heated debate that underscored how deeply the issue has fractured Washington.
The bill cleared the chamber by a narrow 216–211 margin, with the vote falling almost entirely along party lines. Supporters framed the legislation as a long-overdue effort to protect children from irreversible medical decisions, while critics labeled it one of the most aggressive pieces of transgender-related legislation ever to advance in Congress.
Despite the House vote, the proposal faces steep odds in the Senate, where it would require bipartisan backing that currently appears unlikely. Still, the legislation’s movement reflects the priorities of the Republican majority and aligns closely with the agenda laid out by President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly vowed to halt gender transition procedures for minors nationwide.
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