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# Chloe Cole Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Chloe Cole Act (S 2907) is a proposed federal law that would restrict gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. While specific legislative language is not publicly detailed in the available information, bills with this name typically aim to prohibit or limit certain medical procedures and hormone treatments for transgender youth under 18 years old. The bill is named after Chloe Cole, a former transgender youth who has publicly spoken about regretting her medical transition. **Who It Affects and Current Status** If passed, this legislation would primarily affect transgender minors and the medical providers who treat them, potentially impacting how hospitals, clinics, and doctors can provide care.
The bill currently remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. As a proposal from a Republican senator, it reflects ongoing debate in Congress over medical care policies for transgender youth—an issue where Democrats and Republicans generally hold different positions.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.