Bill > HR3492

This bill proposes to amend Section 116 of Title 18 in the United States Code to establish strict criminal penalties for performing genital or bodily mutilation and chemical castration on minors (individuals under 18 years old). The legislation would make it a federal crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison and potential fines to perform surgeries or medical procedures that change a minor's body to correspond to a sex different from their biological sex, including various gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments. The bill includes some medical exceptions for procedures deemed necessary for a minor's physical health, such as addressing serious medical conditions or intersex variations, but explicitly excludes mental health considerations. The law would apply to interstate and international actions, meaning if any part of the procedure involves crossing state lines or using interstate communication or commerce, it would fall under federal jurisdiction. The bill also specifically prohibits using religious, cultural, or traditional practices as a defense for such procedures and ensures that minors who undergo these procedures cannot be prosecuted. The definitions in the bill are notably specific, providing detailed explanations of terms like "biological sex," "chemical castration," and "female genital mutilation."

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