GUARD Act

This bill, HR 6258 (GUARD Act), amends federal child welfare funding to require states receiving funds under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to refrain from taking adverse actions against parents who oppose medical, social, or psychological interventions related to a minor's gender identity expression. It directly affects states receiving these federal funds by prohibiting discrimination against parents who believe a minor's gender identity conflicts with their biological sex (determined at birth), regardless of medical diagnoses. Key provisions withhold federal funding from any state violating this requirement, and allow affected parents to sue to stop funding to noncompliant states and recover funds. The law focuses on protecting parental rights regarding minors' care decisions, not on mandating specific medical treatments.