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S 2785 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act

Summary
Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for research or publications concerning gender transitions in individuals under the age of 18.
Issues: ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits federal funding for gender transition research involving minors, restricting academic research that could inform educational curriculum and policies on gender identity.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits federal funding for gender transition research in minors, restricting healthcare research related to transgender youth care and mental health services.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2021
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Introduced Sep 21, 2021 Last action Sep 21, 2021
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Sep 21, 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Sep 21, 2021
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Photo of Mike Lee
Mike Lee
RRepublican
UT
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Photo of James Lankford
James Lankford
RRepublican
OK
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Photo of James M. Inhofe
James M. Inhofe
RRepublican
OK
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Photo of Mike Braun
Mike Braun
RRepublican
IN
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Photo of Roger F. Wicker
Roger F. Wicker
RRepublican
MS
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