Jamie Reed Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act
S 312, the "Jamie Reed Protecting Our Kids from Child Abuse Act," creates a federal legal claim for minors harmed by gender-transition procedures. It defines "gender-transition procedure" (excluding cases involving ambiguous biological characteristics, medical emergencies, or life-threatening conditions) and holds pediatric gender clinics, medical practitioners, and affiliated hospitals/institutions liable for bodily or mental health harm caused to minors. The bill prohibits federal funding for such clinics or procedures and allows affected individuals to sue up to 30 years after turning 18, seeking damages and attorney fees.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 29, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 2025
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Jan 29, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan 29, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Josh Hawley
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Bernie Moreno
RRepublican
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Ted Cruz
RRepublican
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