- The House of Representatives has passed a bill sponsored by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) that seeks to criminalize gender transition treatment for minors.
- The bill aims to prevent minors from accessing treatments related to gender transition, which includes interventions such as hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries.
- The vote was relatively close, passing with a 216-211 majority, indicating a split opinion among lawmakers.
- Despite the contentious nature of the subject, the bill received some bipartisan support, with members from both parties voting in favor of the measure.
- Proponents of the bill argue that it is essential to protect minors from making irreversible decisions about their gender identity.
- Critics, however, believe that the bill infringes on the rights of minors seeking gender-affirming care and can negatively impact transgender youth.
- The bill’s passage reflects ongoing national debates about the rights of transgender individuals and the role of government in personal health decisions.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-approves-mtg-sponsored-bill-criminalize-gender-transition-treatment-minors)
