GUARD Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-28T11:47:49Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 851 GUARD Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/28/2025, 11:47 AM

Summary of Bill S 851

Bill 119 s 851, also known as the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. The main focus of this bill is to disqualify any state from receiving funding under the Act if they discriminate against parents or guardians who oppose certain medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological treatment, or clothing and social changes related to affirming the subjective claims of gender identity expressed by a minor if that claimed identity does not align with the minor's biological sex.

In simpler terms, this bill is looking to prevent states from receiving funding if they discriminate against parents or guardians who do not support a minor's gender identity that is different from their biological sex. This bill is aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians who may have concerns about certain treatments or changes related to gender identity for minors.

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Current Status of Bill S 851

Bill S 851 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2025. Bill S 851 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 5, 2025. Bill S 851's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 5, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 851

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Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 851

A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to disqualify any State that discriminates against parents or guardians who oppose medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological treatment, or clothing and social changes related to affirming the subjective claims of gender identity expressed by any minor if such claimed identity is inconsistent with such minor's biological sex from receiving funding under such Act.