H.R. 742 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
PROTECTS Act of 2025
H.R. 742 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 28, 2025, sponsored by Richard McCormick with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Protecting Resources Of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries Act of 2025 or the PROTECTS Act of 2025 This bill prohibits providing or using federal funds to perform, refer for, or reimburse any entity for certain gender transition procedures for an individual under the age of 18. The bill’s prohibition applies to certain gender transition procedures that are performed to intentionally change an individual’s…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard McCormick (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 39 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Jan 28, 2025)
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- S. 2398: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
- H.R. 12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 123: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 197: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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