The U.S. House passed a bill to criminalize gender-affirming care for minors, making it a federal felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. A second bill aims to prohibit Medicaid from funding these treatments, which include puberty blockers and hormone therapy. These votes mark the first time Congress has considered national bans on such care, signaling a major escalation in federal anti-trans policy. While the bills are unlikely to pass the Senate, advocacy groups warn that the legislation threatens the health and safety of transgender youth.
Date: December 18, 2025. Source: