H.R. 1866, known as the GUARD Act, would amend federal child abuse prevention law to strip federal funding from any state that it determines has discriminated against parents or guardians who refuse to support gender-affirming medical, surgical, or psychological treatments for minors, as well as social changes like name or pronoun use. The bill defines such discrimination broadly and would allow parents or guardians who believe they experienced such discrimination to sue the federal government in court to stop funding to the state and force it to return already-awarded money. The legislation affects all states receiving grants under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, a federal program that provides funding for child welfare and protection services. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are outlined in the bill text. The measure represents a significant shift in federal policy regarding parental rights in medical decision-making for minors related to gender identity.
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