Dan Crenshaw: “Children suffering from gender dysphoria deserve care, dignity, and clinical compassion, but that compassion does not…”

“Children suffering from gender dysphoria deserve care, dignity, and clinical compassion, but that compassion does not mean pushing them on a medical pathway that leads to irreversible physical harm. The answer is in evidence-based psychotherapy care, therapy, family support, and clinical monitoring over time. What does this bill even do? The Do No Harm in Medicaid Act draws a very clear moral line that the government will not participate in, endorse, or normalize irreversible gender surgeries and chemical interventions on minors. It is codifying President Trump's agenda to protect our children and keep them healthy. It says he won't be complicit. Medicaid won't fund this abomination, but contrary to what many of the claims are, it preserves narrow exceptions for genuine medical conditions, like early onset puberty, disorders of sex development, and treatment of complications. This was a very carefully crafted bill that addresses all the concerns that have been raised. It is not about hate. It is not about politics. It is about protecting kids when adults fail them. It is an easy vote. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the Do No Harm in Medicaid Act, please.”