A shocking bipartisan divide emerged as only four House Democrats broke ranks to protect children from taxpayer-funded medical procedures that permanently alter their bodies.
Story Highlights
- Only four Democrats joined Republicans in passing legislation to halt Medicaid funding for child sex change procedures
- Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Georgia Rep. sponsored the “Do No Harm In Medicaid Act”
- The bill specifically targets federal funding for sex change surgeries and hormone treatments for minors
- Vote reveals stark partisan divide on protecting children from irreversible medical interventions
Rare Bipartisan Stand Against Child Medical Interventions
The House passed the “Do No Harm In Medicaid Act” with overwhelming Republican support and minimal Democratic backing, revealing the deep ideological chasm surrounding children’s medical care. Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw, alongside his Georgia Republican colleague, crafted legislation specifically designed to prevent federal Medicaid dollars from funding sex change surgeries and hormone treatments for minors. The narrow Democratic support underscores how politically charged this issue has become.
These four Democrats demonstrated rare courage in prioritizing child welfare over party loyalty. Their willingness to cross party lines suggests growing concern about the long-term consequences of irreversible medical procedures performed on children who cannot fully comprehend the lifelong implications of such decisions.
Today @HouseGOP passed the Do No Harm in Medicaid Act, taking a major step to protect children from irreversible gender transition surgeries and strengthen the Medicaid program.
Read more about the legislation passed today ⬇️https://t.co/zuoVkHr5kt
— Energy and Commerce Committee (@HouseCommerce) December 18, 2025
The Financial and Ethical Stakes
Medicaid, jointly funded by federal and state governments, serves as the primary healthcare safety net for low-income families. When these programs fund experimental treatments for children, taxpayers essentially subsidize procedures that many medical professionals question. The legislation targets a specific subset of treatments that have sparked intense debate within medical communities worldwide.
European countries like Sweden, Finland, and the United Kingdom have already pulled back from aggressive medical interventions for children experiencing gender dysphoria. These nations now emphasize psychological support and counseling over immediate medical intervention, recognizing that childhood identity questions often resolve naturally through development and proper mental health support.
Republican Leadership on Child Protection
Representative Crenshaw’s legislation reflects a broader Republican commitment to protecting children from what many consider experimental medicine. The bill doesn’t prevent private healthcare decisions but ensures taxpayers aren’t forced to fund procedures they may morally oppose. This approach respects both parental rights and taxpayer conscience, while prioritizing children’s long-term wellbeing over political correctness.
The overwhelming Democratic opposition reveals a troubling willingness to prioritize ideological positions over child safety. When political parties reflexively support any intervention labeled as “affirming care,” regardless of scientific evidence or long-term outcomes, children become casualties in culture war battles they never chose to enter.
