Federal Bill Seeks 10-Year Prison Sentences for Gender Procedures on Minors
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has officially reintroduced her signature legislation, the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, a sweeping federal bill that would criminalize gender transition procedures for minors, including genital surgery, hormone treatments, and puberty blockers.
Originally introduced in 2022 and now backed by Vice President JD Vance in the Senate, the reintroduced measure aligns with President Donald Trump’s executive order banning child sex-change operations and strengthens the administration’s stance against radical gender ideology.
Key Provisions of the Bill
The legislation includes strict criminal penalties for those who perform or facilitate transition procedures on minors:
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Felony charges carrying up to 10 years in federal prison and/or substantial financial penalties
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Criminalization of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormone therapies, and all surgical alterations to a child’s reproductive anatomy
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No mental health exemptions for minors to receive transition treatments
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Precise definitions of “chemical castration” and “genital or bodily mutilation” to ensure legal clarity
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Narrow medical exceptions, including rare intersex conditions or life-threatening emergencies, as certified by a physician
A Nationwide Push to End Child Transition Surgeries
Greene’s office issued a strong statement tying the legislation directly to the Trump administration’s broader cultural and legal crackdown:
“This legislation and the President’s action send a clear message: the federal government will no longer tolerate the abuse and exploitation of children by the radical gender ideology of the Left.”
Greene, known for her outspoken advocacy on cultural issues, did not mince words:
“Left-wing activists and medical institutions are targeting America’s children with dangerous drugs, disfiguring surgeries, and permanent sterilization,” she said.
“My bill stops the mutilation of kids and holds those responsible… accountable.”
Support from Conservative Coalitions
The Protect Children’s Innocence Act has drawn support from a wide range of prominent conservative and parental rights organizations, including:
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American Principles Project
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Citizens for Renewing America
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CPAC
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Gays Against Groomers
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Independent Women’s Forum
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Moms for Liberty
These groups have long advocated for federal intervention to stop what they describe as “medicalized child abuse” and “irreversible harm” being done under the guise of gender affirmation.
Legislative Outlook
While the bill is expected to pass the Republican-controlled House, it faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where Democrats hold a narrow majority. Still, its reintroduction serves as a bold political and cultural marker — and positions the Trump-Greene coalition as leading the charge against gender ideology in medicine and education.
In the words of Greene’s supporters: Protecting children isn’t bigotry — it’s common sense. The political war over America’s youth has just escalated.