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Introduced
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
In Committee
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit payments under the Medicaid program for conversion therapy, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit Medicaid funding for conversion therapy, which is defined as any practice or treatment that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity in exchange for monetary compensation. The bill amends the Social Security Act to prevent Medicaid payments for such therapies starting from the first day of the first quarter after the bill's enactment. The legislation specifically excludes supportive treatments that help individuals undergoing gender transition or those providing acceptance, support, and identity exploration without attempting to change sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill defines key terms such as "gender identity" (an individual's gender-related characteristics regardless of birth-assigned sex), "person" (any individual or entity), and "sexual orientation" (homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality). By adding these provisions, the bill seeks to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from practices that have been widely criticized by medical professionals as potentially harmful and ineffective in changing sexual orientation or gender identity.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (41)
Shri Thanedar (D)*,
Becca Balint (D),
Wesley Bell (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Cleo Fields (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
Craig Goldman (R),
Dan Goldman (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
George Latimer (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4244/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4244/BILLS-119hr4244ih.pdf |
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