Marjorie Taylor Greene, the president of the Georgia GOP, has put forth a renewed bill aimed at banning minors from undergoing gender-related surgeries. This legislation, known as HR 3492, would classify it as a federal crime to provide such procedures to anyone under 18 years old, effectively criminalizing the act.
If someone were to break this law, they could face a prison sentence of up to ten years along with hefty fines.
“My bill holds a person responsible for stopping the mutilation of children while promoting the need to explain these extreme procedures,” Greene said in her statement.
Her office described the legislation as “a bold step towards ending the so-called ‘gender-affirming care’ practices for minors.”
The proposal does allow for certain exceptions, particularly when it pertains to the health of the minors involved. However, it specifies that “psychiatric disorders are not included” in these exceptions.
Several other Republican representatives in the House are supporting the bill.
Earlier this year, former President Donald Trump issued an executive order focused on protecting children from gender-related medical procedures. This order states that the U.S. will not fund or support what it terms the “transition” of children, emphasizing strict enforcement against these procedures.
This executive order establishes a policy against funding or promoting what it calls “destructive” surgeries and measures.
If the bill is enacted, it would also prohibit transporting minors across state lines for any gender-related surgeries.
