H.R.2202 - End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2202, the "End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025," aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures. This includes direct funding, funding for health benefits plans that cover such procedures, and the provision of such services in federal facilities. The bill also clarifies the application of this prohibition under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), specifically addressing premium credits and cost-sharing reductions.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would restrict access to gender transition procedures for individuals relying on federally funded healthcare programs. It would also allow individuals and non-federal entities to purchase separate coverage for these procedures using non-federal funds. This could lead to a bifurcated healthcare system where access to gender transition procedures is determined by funding source.
Potential Benefits
- Potential reduction in federal spending.
- Alignment with some taxpayers' moral or religious beliefs regarding gender transition.
- May encourage private funding and charitable support for gender transition procedures.
- Could lead to more focused allocation of federal healthcare resources to other areas.
- Potentially reduces the financial burden on taxpayers who object to funding these procedures.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Restricts healthcare access for transgender individuals, particularly those relying on federal programs.
- May disproportionately affect low-income individuals and veterans who depend on federal healthcare.
- Could lead to legal challenges based on equal protection and discrimination.
- Potential for increased healthcare costs in the long run due to untreated or delayed care.
- May create administrative complexities in distinguishing between federally and non-federally funded healthcare services.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's constitutional alignment is complex. Congress has broad power to appropriate funds under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (the Taxing and Spending Clause). However, the bill could face challenges under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment if it is deemed to discriminate against transgender individuals. The bill also touches on issues of individual liberty and healthcare access, which are subject to ongoing legal interpretation.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).