Bill > S1551

This bill seeks to deny tax deductions and federal funding for gender transition procedures across multiple healthcare programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The bill defines "gender transition procedures" broadly, encompassing hormonal and surgical interventions intended to modify an individual's physical appearance to align with a gender identity different from their biological sex at birth. These procedures include puberty-blocking drugs, hormone therapies, surgical alterations of sexual organs, and various cosmetic surgeries. While the bill includes several specific exclusions - such as procedures for individuals with verified disorders of sex development or those addressing imminent medical risks - it fundamentally aims to prohibit federal financial support for most gender-affirming medical treatments. The legislation would amend existing tax codes and healthcare statutes to specifically exclude gender transition procedures from medical expense deductions and essential health benefits, effectively making such treatments ineligible for federal funding across multiple healthcare programs. The proposed changes would apply to taxable years and services beginning after the bill's enactment, targeting both medical practitioners and individuals seeking gender transition-related healthcare services.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1551/all-info