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US S2394

US S2394
GUARD Act Guaranteeing Unalienable and Anatomical Rights for Dependents


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Introduced
07/19/2023
In Committee
07/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to disqualify any State that discriminates against parents or guardians who oppose medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological treatment, or clothing and social changes related to affirming the subjective claims of gender identity expressed by any minor if such claimed identity is inconsistent with such minor’s biological sex from receiving funding under such Act.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Guaranteeing Unalienable and Anatomical Rights for Dependents" or the "GUARD Act," amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to disqualify any state from receiving funding under the Act if the state discriminates against parents, guardians, or legal representatives who oppose medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological, or social interventions related to affirming a minor's gender identity that is inconsistent with the minor's biological sex as determined at or before birth. The bill allows parents, guardians, or legal representatives who experience such discrimination to bring legal action against the Department of Health and Human Services to enjoin the funding award and require the state to return the funds to the Treasury.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/19/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
  • ‐ Family Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2394/all-info 07/20/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2394/BILLS-118s2394is.pdf 08/09/2023
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