A Republican congresswoman proposes a major measure against gender ideology.

Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced a legislative proposal known as the Protect Children’s Innocence Act of 2025, aiming to penalize those who perform or facilitate gender transition medical interventions on minors.

This measure has been backed by dozens of Republican co-sponsors in the House of Representatives and is part of a growing conservative agenda seeking to curb gender-affirming treatments in children and adolescents.

In a press release, Greene correctly labeled these medical practices as "child mutilation" and accused left-wing activists and medical institutions of harming minors through the use of drugs and surgeries that cause permanent sterilization and disfigurement.

She stated that her bill aims to stop "these barbaric procedures" and hold legally accountable those who practice or facilitate them.

The bill proposes penalties of up to 10 years in prison, fines, or both, for those who perform so-called "chemical castration" or any "genital or bodily mutilation" procedure on minors, as long as these acts are related to interstate or international commerce, or occur in federal jurisdictions such as U.S. territories or special maritime spaces.

The legislation defines "chemical castration" as the administration of puberty blockers and supraphysiological doses of sex hormones like testosterone or estrogen.

These therapies are commonly used by healthcare workers to treat minors diagnosed with "gender dysphoria," a psychological disorder recognized by medical associations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association.

The bill includes certain exceptions, such as medical intervention necessary to protect a minor's health. However, it clarifies that this exception doesn't apply in cases where the need is related to a mental health disorder, thus limiting the medical justification based on diagnoses like gender dysphoria.

The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to formally review the bill next Tuesday, representing a step toward its eventual debate in the legislative floor. However, since the Senate is controlled by a more moderate majority, its final approval still faces an uncertain path.

Greene's proposal also aligns with President Donald Trump, who this year issued an executive order declaring that it is federal government policy not to fund, promote, or support gender transition interventions in minors.

The order states that all laws prohibiting or restricting these procedures must be rigorously enforced, arguing that they are "destructive and permanently life-altering".

This type of measure has caused strong support nationally. Meanwhile, conservative advocates and the general population argue that they seek to protect minors from irreversible decisions, leftist sectors denounce that these policies criminalize "evidence-based" medical care and infringe on the rights of transgender youth.