This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures, including hormonal treatments, surgeries, and other medical interventions related to gender transition. The restrictions apply to all federal spending, including Medicare and Medicaid, as well as healthcare coverage purchased through the Affordable Care Act with federal subsidies. The legislation affects states receiving federal healthcare funding, federal employees and facilities, and individuals using federal tax credits to buy health insurance. However, the bill allows individuals and states to purchase separate, non-federally funded coverage for these procedures, and it includes exceptions for treating complications from transition procedures, addressing disorders of sex development, and handling medical emergencies. The provisions regarding tax credits and small employer health insurance credits take effect one year after enactment for plan years beginning after that date.
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