FTC workshop "The Dangers of 'Gender-Affirming Care' for Minors" and request for public comment

The FTC convened a day-long, invitation-only workshop at Constitution Center examining whether providers of gender-affirming care for minors engaged in unfair or deceptive trade practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act by allegedly overstating benefits or omitting risks. Speakers were drawn from opponents of adolescent gender medicine (Grossman, Laidlaw), detransitioners, and parent activists; Chairman Ferguson and Commissioner Holyoak signaled scrutiny of providers' "marketing claims." The FTC announced a follow-on public request for information with a 60-day comment window, and observers noted signaled follow-ups including civil penalties, injunctions, and possible rulemaking. (See also sections 2, 3.)