Bills · HR 7420
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7420Crime and Law Enforcement
Stop Gender Trafficking of Minors Act
INTRO FEB 9· LAST ACTION FEB 9
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is significant because it would establish a new federal criminal offense related to a highly debated area of healthcare for minors. If it becomes law, it would represent a substantial federal intervention into medical decisions typically made by families and healthcare providers, potentially overriding existing state laws or protections for gender-affirming care.
For voters, this bill touches on issues of parental rights, access to healthcare for transgender youth, and the balance of power between federal and state governments. If passed, it would make it much harder for minors to access gender transition procedures, especially if they need to travel to a different state for care, which could have serious implications for the health and well-being of transgender minors. If it doesn't pass, the legal landscape for these procedures would remain largely dictated by individual state laws.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a new federal crime for knowingly transporting a minor across state lines or using federal facilities to facilitate a gender transition procedure for that minor.
This provision establishes a federal criminal penalty for actions that might currently be legal or regulated at the state level, significantly restricting access to care.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'gender transition procedure' to include puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and various surgeries intended to alter a minor's sex characteristics inconsistent with their biological sex.
This clear definition outlines the specific medical interventions that would trigger the new criminal and civil penalties, making the scope of the bill explicit.
PROVISION 03
Allows a minor or their parent/guardian to bring a civil lawsuit against someone who transported the minor for a gender transition procedure, seeking damages and legal fees.
This provision creates a private right of action, enabling individuals to seek compensation and legal remedies directly against those who violate the transportation prohibition.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits federal funding from being awarded to states or local governments that permit/encourage cross-state travel for minors for gender transition procedures, declare themselves sanctuary jurisdictions, or fail to cooperate with federal investigations related to this act.
This provision uses financial leverage to compel state and local governments to align their policies with the federal prohibition, potentially leading to significant funding cuts for non-compliant entities.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
24
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 9
Introduced in House
FEB 9
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7420
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 9, 2026
Last actionFeb 9, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026
House BillHR 7420Crime and Law Enforcement
Stop Gender Trafficking of Minors Act
INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 9, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
