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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1866· House(119-HR-1866)

GUARD Act

Rep. Hageman
Age: 64 years
Wyoming
Introduced
3/5/2025
Last activity
3/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Harriet Hageman
Cosponsors
Republican - 8Democrat - 0
Families
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "GUARD Act," seeks to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. It aims to disqualify any State from receiving funding under that Act if the State discriminates against parents or guardians who oppose certain treatments or social changes for minors. This includes opposition to medical, surgical, pharmacological, or psychological treatments, as well as clothing or social changes related to gender identity. The bill specifies that these identities may be inconsistent with the minor's biological sex as determined at or before birth. It also addresses opposition to name or pronoun use. Finally, it establishes enforcement mechanisms for these provisions.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+4

    The bill expands federal authority by setting specific conditions on how states can receive and retain funding under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-6

    The bill limits the ability of minors to express or affirm a gender identity that differs from their biological sex.

  • Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-6

    The bill restricts the affirmation of gender identity and social transitions for minors, which may negatively impact LGBTQ youth.

  • Does this put more money into public schools?-3

    States may lose funding under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act if they do not comply with the new parental rights restrictions.