Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023
3/14/2024, 7:39 AMSummary of Bill S 2176
The Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2176, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at preventing fraudulent practices in the field of therapy. The bill seeks to address the issue of so-called "conversion therapy," which is a widely discredited practice that claims to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity through therapy.The bill specifically prohibits any person or entity from advertising, offering, or providing conversion therapy in exchange for monetary compensation. It also prohibits the use of any deceptive or misleading practices in the provision of therapy services related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Additionally, the bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to enforce these provisions and investigate any complaints of violations. It also allows individuals who have been harmed by conversion therapy to seek civil remedies in court. Overall, the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023 aims to protect vulnerable individuals from harmful and fraudulent practices in the field of therapy, particularly those related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Current Status of Bill S 2176
Bill S 2176 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2176 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023. Bill S 2176's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 22, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2176
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
68Democrat Cosponsors
62Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
6Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2176
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2176
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023A bill to prohibit commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy, and for other purposes.Comments
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