Gender-Affirming Child Abuse Prevention Act

# Gender-Affirming Child Abuse Prevention Act (HR 4953) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish federal prohibitions on gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. Specifically, it would ban puberty-blocking medications, hormone therapy, and surgical procedures related to gender transition for individuals under 18 years old. The bill would also create federal penalties for healthcare providers who provide these treatments to minors and could affect federal funding for medical facilities that offer such care. **Who It Affects:** The primary groups affected would be transgender and gender non-conforming youth, their families, and healthcare providers (doctors, therapists, hospitals).

It could also impact medical institutions that receive federal funding and currently provide these treatments as part of their services. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken since its introduction in the 119th Congress. The bill remains a proposal and would require additional congressional action to advance further. *Note: Medical organizations including the American Medical Association have published guidelines on gender-affirming care; those with differing perspectives on these treatments may view this bill's purpose differently.*.