S. 851 Introduced Families

GUARD Act

A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to disqualify any State that discriminates against parents or guardians who oppose medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological treatment, or clothing and social changes related to affirming the subjective claims of gender identity expressed by any minor if such claimed identity is inconsistent with such minor's biological sex from receiving funding under such Act.

  1. Introduced
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  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] Introduced March 5, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 R) Latest action March 5, 2025

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  1. Mar 5, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. Mar 5, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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