Text of US HR 224 (2025)

IV 119TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 224 Expressing support for the recognition of ‘‘Detransition Awareness Day’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MARCH 14, 2025 Mrs. MILLER of Illinois (for herself, Mr. HARRIS of Maryland, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. OGLES, Mr. BABIN, Mr. ROSE, and Mr. CRENSHAW) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a pe- riod to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con- sideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com- mittee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of ‘‘Detransition Awareness Day’’. Whereas many individuals who have undergone sex trait modification interventions later regret such interventions; Whereas the number of individuals seeking to reverse such interventions has risen significantly, highlighting a need for greater understanding and support; Whereas many individuals who have undergone sex trait modification interventions face irreversible physical changes and suffer from a range of health complications, including genital mutilation, sexual dysfunction, infer- tility, osteoporosis, and psychological distress; VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:28 Mar 14, 2025 Jkt 059200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR224.IH HR224 kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB 2 •HRES 224 IH Whereas there is a critical need for comprehensive, noninvasive, and evidence-based care for individuals expe- riencing discomfort with their sex that focuses on mental health support rather than solely on physiological inter- ventions; and Whereas individuals who have undergone sex trait modifica- tion interventions and have returned to living in the re- ality of their sex often encounter retribution and hateful rhetoric for publicly announcing regret and face barriers to receiving appropriate medical, psychological, and social support after making the choice to detransition, including lack of insurance coverage for corrective or reparative treatments: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the recognition of ‘‘Detransition 2 Awareness Day’’ to acknowledge the experiences of 3 individuals who have detransitioned, or are in the 4 process of detransitioning, and have returned to liv- 5 ing in the reality of their sex, and to foster public 6 and legislative understanding of the challenges of 7 such individuals; 8 (2) urges the development and implementation 9 of policies that— 10 (A) ensure comprehensive mental health 11 services are available for individuals who experi- 12 ence discomfort with their sex; and 13 (B) advocate for informed consent proc- 14 esses that fully disclose the risks of sex trait 15 VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:28 Mar 14, 2025 Jkt 059200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR224.IH HR224 kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB 3 •HRES 224 IH modification interventions, including the poten- 1 tial for regret and the irreversible nature of 2 such interventions; 3 (3) calls for legislative action to— 4 (A) extend the statute of limitations for 5 claims related to medical malpractice or neg- 6 ligence in providing sex trait modification inter- 7 ventions to recognize the delayed realization of 8 harm in many cases; and 9 (B) remove any existing caps on damages 10 for individuals harmed by sex trait modification 11 interventions to ensure adequate compensation 12 for both physical and psychological injuries; 13 (4) requests that the Department of Health and 14 Human Services conduct a review of current lit- 15 erature regarding care for individuals struggling 16 with discomfort due to their sex, promulgate new 17 guidelines, as determined necessary, to promote eth- 18 ical medical standards and practices that do not in- 19 volve physiologically invasive practices that attempt 20 to alter the sex traits of an individual, and revise 21 guidelines to better protect patient rights and 22 health; 23 (5) commends individuals who have 24 detransitioned, or are in the process of 25 VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:28 Mar 14, 2025 Jkt 059200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR224.IH HR224 kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB 4 •HRES 224 IH detransitioning, and have returned to living in the 1 reality of their sex for their courage in sharing their 2 stories and working towards better care and under- 3 standing for those in similar situations; and 4 (6) encourages all States to adopt similar reso- 5 lutions and initiatives to support such individuals 6 and to ensure that all medical interventions are con- 7 ducted according to the highest ethical standards. 8 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:28 Mar 14, 2025 Jkt 059200 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR224.IH HR224 kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB