Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill would make it a federal crime to transport minors across state lines for gender transition procedures, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and gender-affirming surgeries. Anyone convicted of this offense could face up to ten years in prison and fines. The legislation also allows minors and their parents or guardians to sue in federal court for damages and attorney fees if transported for these procedures. Additionally, the bill would prohibit federal funding to states and local governments that permit or encourage such cross-state transportation, declare themselves "sanctuary jurisdictions" for these procedures, or fail to cooperate with federal investigations under the law. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and is based on congressional findings that medical organizations have raised concerns about the safety and long-term effects of these procedures in minors.
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