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HR 8573·Federal·house

STOP Act

In CommitteeFiled Apr 29, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R)
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 29, 2026

Summary

The STOP Act makes it unlawful to provide any hormonal, pharmaceutical, or surgical intervention defined as a gender‑transition procedure to a minor, with limited exceptions for certain medical conditions and emergencies. It gives the Secretary of Health and Human Services authority to impose civil penalties on anyone who violates the ban. The measure is intended to protect minors and is currently referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Judiciary committees.

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