Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Revives the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, Targeting Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
In a bold return to the legislative arena, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has reintroduced her controversial Protect Children’s Innocence Act. This legislation seeks to outlaw genital mutilation, chemical castration, and all forms of sex-change procedures conducted on minors.
The core intent of the bill is to classify the provision of puberty blockers, hormone treatments, or surgical interventions for children as a felony. Offenders may face up to 10 years in federal prison or hefty fines, depending on the severity of the violation.
Key provisions of the legislation include:
- Imposing criminal penalties for any act of genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on minors, with potential prison sentences of up to 10 years and/or substantial fines.
- Prohibiting the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormone therapies for children entirely.
- Rejecting any exemptions related to mental health disorders as a basis for these procedures.
- Providing precise legal definitions for terms like “chemical castration” and “genital or bodily mutilation.”
- Exempting children born with specific rare genetic conditions or those facing certified medical emergencies.
A previous iteration of this bill was introduced in the Senate by Vice President JD Vance.
According to Greene’s office, “The Protect Children’s Innocence Act strengthens and codifies President Donald J. Trump’s executive order banning gender transition procedures for minors. Together, this legislation and the President’s action send a clear message: the federal government will no longer tolerate the abuse and exploitation of children by the radical gender ideology of the Left.”
This is not Greene’s first foray into this legislative territory; she initially proposed the bill in 2022.
Greene has been vocal about her stance, stating, “Left-wing activists and medical institutions are targeting America’s children with dangerous drugs, disfiguring surgeries, and permanent sterilization. My bill stops the mutilation of kids and holds those responsible for performing or facilitating these barbaric procedures accountable.”
Organizations backing the bill include the American Principles Project, Citizens for Renewing America, CPAC, Gays Against Groomers, Independent Women, and Moms for Liberty.
