Contact Congress about H.R. 742: PROTECTS Act of 2025

Federal money could not pay for listed gender transition treatments for people under 18. The bill covers some surgeries, puberty blockers, and hormones. It keeps narrow medical and emergency exceptions.

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PROTECTS Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Latest action on H.R. 742: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects transgender and gender-diverse minors who use federal health coverage. It also affects their families, doctors, clinics, and health programs that use federal money. Private payers and state-only programs are not directly regulated by the text, but they could still respond to the new federal funding rule.

Why this matters: The bill matters because it could change who can afford gender-related medical care for minors. It does not directly outlaw the care nationwide. Instead, it cuts off federal payment for certain treatments when used for gender transition. The impact would depend on how many patients rely on federal money and how states, insurers, and providers respond.

Key provisions in H.R. 742

• Federal money could not pay for listed gender transition procedures for people under 18. It also could not pay to refer a minor for that care or reimburse someone for it.
• The funding ban is meant to override other federal rules. That means it would apply even if another federal law or program would normally allow payment.
• The bill covers many listed surgeries. These include changes to reproductive organs, breasts, and other body features when done to make a minor appear more male or more female.
• Federal money could not pay for puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones for minors in certain cases. This applies when the drugs delay normal puberty or are used at higher-than-normal levels for gender transition.
• Federal money could still pay for puberty blockers for a child with very early puberty. The treatment must aim to bring puberty into a normal range, and a parent or guardian must consent.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 742

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Questions people ask about H.R. 742

What is H.R. 742?

Federal money could not pay for listed gender transition treatments for people under 18. The bill covers some surgeries, puberty blockers, and hormones. It keeps narrow medical and emergency exceptions.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 742?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 742?

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