Republicans in Congress are making a renewed push before the end of the year to pass major federal restrictions to gender-affirming care for trans minors.

The measure had little chance of consideration in the Senate, where it would need bipartisan support to move, but it reflected the priorities of the Republican majority.

The House of Representatives will vote this week on two bills to restrict transgender youths' access to gender-affirming care, including legislation led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) that would criminalize providing certain procedures or medications.

Approximately 1.6 million individuals in the US identify as TGD, with many seeking GAS to alleviate gender dysphoria and improve mental well-being. The study found 43.5% of participants underwent GAS, with 82% reporting high satisfaction, yet 94.4% faced ...