U.S. House of Representatives passes ban on sex-change surgeries for minors
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, where Congress considers federal-level legislative initiatives. Photo: Getty Images
In December 2025, The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation banning so-called gender transition procedures for minors, reports The Christian Post.
The Republican-controlled lower chamber voted 216-211 to pass the Protect Children’s Innocence Act. The measure subjects anyone who “knowingly performs, or attempts to perform genital or body mutilation on another person, who is a minor” to a fine and the possibility of up to 10 years in prison. The legislation also subjects individuals who assist in the performance of the life-altering procedures to the same penalty.
Supporters of the document note that its goal is to prevent interventions with possible long-term and irreversible consequences, as children are not always able to consciously assess the risks of such decisions. The law also addresses the use of hormone therapy and drugs affecting sexual development.
The vote mainly followed party lines, reflecting ongoing debates in American society on this topic. The final decision now awaits the United States Senate, where the fate of the initiative remains uncertain.
Previously, the UOJ reported that Meta began mass blocking accounts for abortions and LGBT content.
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