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Introduced
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025," aims to prohibit commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy by making it illegal for any person to provide, advertise, or assist with conversion therapy practices that seek to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill defines conversion therapy as any treatment or practice designed to alter a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or romantic attractions, where the provider receives monetary compensation. The legislation is based on findings from professional organizations that conclude such therapy is scientifically invalid, ineffective, and potentially harmful, contributing to mental health issues like depression, self-harm, and suicide. Under the bill, it would be unlawful to advertise conversion therapy as a means to change sexual orientation or gender identity, or to claim such practices are harmless. Enforcement would be conducted by the Federal Trade Commission, which can treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices, and state attorneys general can also bring civil actions on behalf of residents. The bill specifically excludes gender transition support, identity exploration, and interventions to prevent unsafe practices from being considered conversion therapy. The legislation applies to a broad definition of "person," including individuals, corporations, and other entities, and provides a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found unconstitutional, the rest of the law remains in effect.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (107)
Ted Lieu (D)*,
Gabe Amo (D),
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Becca Balint (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
André Carson (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Maxine Dexter (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Glenn Ivey (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
John Larson (D),
George Latimer (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Kweisi Mfume (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Richard Neal (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Pat Ryan (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
David Scott (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Greg Stanton (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Emilia Sykes (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 05/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3243/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3243/BILLS-119hr3243ih.pdf |
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