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BillHR 8573 · 119

STOP Act

Introduced
Apr 29, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits medical professionals from performing gender transition procedures on minors, and allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fine those who do. Requires the Secretary to enforce this ban.

Sponsored By

Diana Harshbarger
Republican · Tennessee · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 29, 2026
  3. Apr 29, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects transgender minors and medical professionals, by blocking minors' access to gender transition procedures and penalizing doctors who provide these services. It also impacts families of transgender minors, who may be limited in their ability to seek certain medical care for their children.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Republican6
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (5)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeJudiciary Committee
IntroducedApr 29, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.