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H.R. 6040 118th Congress House

Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act

Official title: To prohibit the use of Federal funds for gender transition in minors.

Introduced: October 25, 2023 Introduced by: Lauren Boebert Republican · Colorado See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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 Latest action October 25, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Republican 10
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Nov 1, 2023
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Oct 25, 2023
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Brecheen, Josh
Oklahoma · Oct 25, 2023
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Burlison, Eric
Missouri · Oct 25, 2023
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Oct 25, 2023
Good, Bob
· Oct 25, 2023
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LaMalfa, Doug
California · Oct 25, 2023
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Oct 25, 2023
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Nehls, Troy E.
Texas · Oct 25, 2023
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Ogles, Andrew
Tennessee · Oct 25, 2023
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Tiffany, Thomas P.
Wisconsin · Oct 25, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6040: Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6040/
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"H.R. 6040: Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6040/.
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H.R. 6040, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6040/.
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