Legislation on End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act
Sen. Roger Marshall introduces legislation to make President Trump's executive order banning federal funds for transgender surgeries permanent, cutting off funding for gender transition procedures, including for military personnel and civilians on Medicare and Medicaid.
Key Points
- Bill prohibits federal funding for gender transition procedures
- Exceptions include individuals with medically verifiable sex-development disorders
- Cuts off federal funding for sex change surgeries for military and civilians on Medicare/Medicaid
Pros
- Ensures President Trump's executive order on transgender surgeries remains in effect
- Protects federal taxpayer dollars from funding gender transition procedures
- Considers the vulnerability of children in making irreversible decisions
Cons
- May face opposition from Democratic Party leaders
- Could limit access to gender transition procedures for individuals in need