The House has passed a bill that limits gender transition procedures for minors.

The House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday to prohibit gender transition-related medical treatments for minors, such as surgeries and hormone use. Medical providers could face up to ten years in federal prison under this measure, which narrowly passed by a 216–211 vote along party lines.

Civil rights advocates criticized the bill as a significant federal intervention in transgender healthcare, while supporters viewed it as progress in limiting medical transition care for those under 18. The Senate is unlikely to support the bill without bipartisan backing, leading to mixed reactions across the country.

Republican Support and Opposition

Republican lawmakers argued the bill aims to safeguard children from irreversible decisions and ideological pressures in healthcare settings. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene played a key role in advancing the bill, aligning it with recent political actions.

Democratic Concerns

Democrats and opponents raised concerns that the legislation undermines medical expertise, potentially criminalizes doctors, and could impede parental decision-making. They fear increased anxiety among patients and heightened government intrusion into private medical affairs.

The vote underscored the deep divide within Congress on this issue, with more related proposals expected to fuel ongoing debates in the coming weeks.