Bill > HR3492

This bill amends Section 116 of Title 18 of the United States Code to criminalize certain medical procedures and treatments performed on minors, specifically targeting gender transition-related medical interventions. The bill makes it a federal crime, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and potential fines, to perform genital or bodily mutilation, chemical castration, or female genital mutilation on anyone under 18 years old. The legislation defines these terms broadly, including gender-affirming surgeries like mastectomy, hormone therapies, and various reconstructive procedures. The bill includes some medical exceptions, such as procedures necessary to address immediate physical health risks or for individuals with certain genetic or biological variations. It also explicitly states that religious, cultural, or traditional practices cannot be used as a defense for performing such procedures. The law would apply when any aspect of the procedure involves interstate commerce, such as using communication technologies, transportation, or financial transactions. Importantly, the bill prohibits prosecuting the minor who undergoes the procedure and provides a comprehensive definition of biological sex based on reproductive potential, chromosomes, hormones, and physical characteristics.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3492/all-info