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U.S. House passes bill banning gender-affirming care for minors, now heads to Senate.
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill, sponsored by Marjorie Taylor Greene, to ban gender-affirming care for minors by a 216-211 vote. This legislative move, now heading to the U.S. Senate, signifies a major social policy debate in the United States. While primarily a domestic U.S. issue, it reflects broader global discussions on healthcare ethics and minors' rights, providing context for general awareness in competitive exams.
Key Points
- 1The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors.
- 2The bill was sponsored by right-wing politician Marjorie Taylor Greene.
- 3The vote in the U.S. House was 216 in favor and 211 against the bill.
- 4This legislation is now slated to proceed to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.
- 5The bill specifically targets the provision of gender-affirming healthcare services for individuals under the age of 18.
Full Article
The bill, sponsored by right-wing firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene, was approved by 216 votes to 211 and now heads to the Senate, where its fate is less certain
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