Bill > HR3492

This bill would amend Section 116 of Title 18 of the United States Code to criminalize various medical procedures and treatments related to minors, specifically targeting gender-affirming care and female genital mutilation. The bill would make 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 a minor. The legislation defines "genital or bodily mutilation" broadly to include various gender-affirming surgical procedures such as mastectomy, hormone treatments, and surgeries that modify sexual characteristics. The bill includes some medical exceptions, such as procedures necessary to address immediate physical health risks or for individuals with specific genetic or chromosomal conditions. The definition of biological sex is tied to a person's sex classification at birth, and the term "minor" is defined as anyone under 18 years old. The bill explicitly states that religious, cultural, or traditional practices cannot be used as a defense, and it prohibits prosecuting the minor who undergoes such procedures. The legislation applies to situations involving interstate commerce, federal territories, or international travel, which broadly expands its potential jurisdictional reach.

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