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Expressing support for the recognition of "Detransition Awareness Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-224| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses support for the recognition of "Detransition Awareness Day" to acknowledge the experiences of individuals who have reversed, or are in the process of reversing, sex trait modification interventions. It highlights that many individuals regret these interventions, face irreversible physical changes and health complications, and encounter barriers to receiving appropriate medical, psychological, and social support after choosing to detransition. The resolution aims to foster public and legislative understanding of these significant challenges. Furthermore, the resolution urges the development of policies that ensure comprehensive mental health services for individuals experiencing discomfort with their sex and advocate for informed consent processes that fully disclose the risks, including the potential for regret and irreversible nature, of sex trait modification interventions. It calls for legislative action to extend the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims related to these interventions and to remove caps on damages for affected individuals. The resolution also requests the Department of Health and Human Services to review current literature, promulgate new guidelines promoting ethical medical standards, and revise existing guidelines to better protect patient rights and health.
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Mar 14, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred 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.
  • March 14, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred 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.

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Expressing support for the recognition of "Detransition Awareness Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-224| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This resolution expresses support for the recognition of "Detransition Awareness Day" to acknowledge the experiences of individuals who have reversed, or are in the process of reversing, sex trait modification interventions. It highlights that many individuals regret these interventions, face irreversible physical changes and health complications, and encounter barriers to receiving appropriate medical, psychological, and social support after choosing to detransition. The resolution aims to foster public and legislative understanding of these significant challenges. Furthermore, the resolution urges the development of policies that ensure comprehensive mental health services for individuals experiencing discomfort with their sex and advocate for informed consent processes that fully disclose the risks, including the potential for regret and irreversible nature, of sex trait modification interventions. It calls for legislative action to extend the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims related to these interventions and to remove caps on damages for affected individuals. The resolution also requests the Department of Health and Human Services to review current literature, promulgate new guidelines promoting ethical medical standards, and revise existing guidelines to better protect patient rights and health.
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Mar 14, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred 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.
  • March 14, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred 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.
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted