End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 9:23 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 1595, also known as the End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds for gender reassignment surgeries and treatments.

If passed, this bill would prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to cover the costs of medical procedures and therapies related to gender transition. This includes surgeries such as hormone therapy and gender confirmation surgeries.

Supporters of the bill argue that taxpayer money should not be used to fund what they refer to as "gender experimentation." They believe that these procedures are not medically necessary and should not be covered by government funds. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that transgender individuals have the right to access necessary medical care, including gender-affirming treatments. They believe that denying coverage for these procedures is discriminatory and harmful to the transgender community. Overall, the End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the use of taxpayer funds for medical procedures related to gender transition. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1595

Introduced on
2023-05-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 1595, also known as the End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds for gender reassignment surgeries and treatments.

If passed, this bill would prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to cover the costs of medical procedures and therapies related to gender transition. This includes surgeries such as hormone therapy and gender confirmation surgeries.

Supporters of the bill argue that taxpayer money should not be used to fund what they refer to as "gender experimentation." They believe that these procedures are not medically necessary and should not be covered by government funds. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that transgender individuals have the right to access necessary medical care, including gender-affirming treatments. They believe that denying coverage for these procedures is discriminatory and harmful to the transgender community. Overall, the End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the use of taxpayer funds for medical procedures related to gender transition. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Drug therapy
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Surgery and anesthesia

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Latest Action5/15/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.