Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 26, 2021Families
H.R. 5730
To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to prohibit genital surgery on foster children with variations in sex characteristics who are under six years of age as a condition of receiving grants under such part.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 26, 2021)
This bill requires states receiving federal payments for foster care and adoption assistance to prohibit specified surgeries from being performed on foster children under the age of six who are born with variations in the development, appearance, or function of their physical sex characteristics.
What just happenedOct 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29](D-TX)Sponsor
12 cosponsors12 D
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- Introduced in HouseOct 26, 2021
- Oct 26, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
- Oct 26, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House