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End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 9:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 1595

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1595

Bill S 1595 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill S 1595 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 15, 2023.  Bill S 1595's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1595

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
24
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1595

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1595

End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2023
End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2023
A bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures, and for other purposes.

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