CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY MACE INTRODUCES THE 'CHILDHOOD GENITAL MUTILATION PREVENTION ACT' TO PROTECT CHILDREN

(Washington, D.C. September 25th, 2024) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the "Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act," a bill designed to put an end to gender-related surgeries and treatments for minors. This legislation will protect our children from irreversible procedures with devastating and permanent consequences to their health and wellbeing.

"Our children are not guinea pigs in the radical left's dangerous social experimentation," said Congresswoman Mace."Only 12-27% of children with gender dysphoria carry it into adulthood, yet irreversible therapies and surgeries are far too available in the U.S. The genital mutilation of young bodies under the guise of progressivism is sick and protecting our children means saying no to this lunacy."

The bill establishes strict penalties for individuals who knowingly perform or attempt to perform gender-related medical treatments on minors, with potential fines and imprisonment for up to 10 years. It also amends the Social Security Act to prohibit Medicare from covering these treatments, emphasizing the need for responsible healthcare practices.

Key provisions of the "Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act" include:

• Bans any surgical or medical procedures related to gender transition for individuals under 18 and establishes a new criminal statutes.
• Prohibits any federal funds from being used to be used towards such treatments to children, and from being used for any health benefits coverage that includes coverage of such treatments for children.
• Imposes significant penalties on healthcare providers who perform these treatments, including fines and potential imprisonment of up to 10 years.
• Amends the Social Security Act to prevent Medicare from funding gender-related treatments for minors.
• Mandates healthcare providers to report any cases of gender-related medical treatments performed on minors to ensure accountability.

The legislation outlines exceptions for necessary medical treatment related to specific disorders of sex development, ensuring genuine medical needs are addressed while protecting children from unnecessary risks.

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