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119-hr-1866119th Congress

GUARD Act

Sponsored By: Representative Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Introduced

Summary

Conditions federal child-protection funding on protecting parents who oppose gender-related medical or social interventions for minors. It would add a new Section 4 to the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act that bars States from receiving CAPTA funds if they take adverse action against parents, guardians, or legal representatives who oppose such interventions.

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  • Parents and families: Parents, guardians, and legal representatives who oppose medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological treatment, or social changes such as name, pronoun, or clothing use for a minor would be protected from state adverse action or discrimination based on the parent's estimation of the minor's biological sex.
  • States and enforcement: States that take adverse action could lose CAPTA funding and may be required to return awards if a court finds a violation. The bill creates a private right of action allowing affected parents to sue the Department of Health and Human Services in federal or State court to enjoin awards and seek repayment to the Treasury.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Parents opposing gender transition protected

The bill would tie State child-protection grants to how States treat parents. A State would not get these grants if it punishes or discriminates against parents, guardians, or legal reps who oppose gender-transition medical care or social changes for a minor. This would apply when the parent believes the child’s gender identity does not match the child’s sex set at or before birth, even with a medical diagnosis. Parents who faced such action could sue HHS in federal or State court to stop future awards and to make the State return money given in violation. If passed, States could lose or have to repay funding, which could affect services in that State.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

WY • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2025

  • Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2025

  • Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2025

  • Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2025

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2025

  • Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 3/31/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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