To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to prohibit genital surgery on foster children with variations in sex characteristics who are under six years of age as a condition of receiving grants under such part.

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Summary of Bill HR 10426

Bill 118 hr 10426, also known as the "Protecting Foster Children Act," aims to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act. The main purpose of this bill is to require states to prohibit genital surgery on foster children with variations in sex characteristics who are under six years of age in order to receive grants under this part of the Act.

The bill is designed to protect vulnerable foster children from undergoing unnecessary and potentially harmful genital surgeries at a young age. By prohibiting these surgeries, the bill seeks to ensure that foster children with variations in sex characteristics are able to make informed decisions about their own bodies when they are older.

If passed, states would be required to implement policies that prevent genital surgery on foster children under six years of age in order to continue receiving grants under part E of the Social Security Act. This legislation aims to promote the well-being and autonomy of foster children with variations in sex characteristics, while also ensuring that states are held accountable for protecting the rights of these vulnerable individuals.

Current Status of Bill HR 10426

Bill HR 10426 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2024. Bill HR 10426 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 16, 2024. Bill HR 10426's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024

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To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to prohibit genital surgery on foster children with variations in sex characteristics who are under six years of age as a condition of receiving grants under such part.To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to prohibit genital surgery on foster children with variations in sex characteristics who are under six years of age as a condition of receiving grants under such part.

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