House Democrats released an agenda Thursday that includes a vow to codify a right to so-called gender-affirming care-transgender surgeries, hormones, and puberty blockers.
Although NBC claims that the agenda goes "Lighter on cultural issues," under the category "Advancing justice," it promises to "Codify the rights of transgender, nonbinary and intersex people, including gender-affirming care and health care."
Jayapal did not respond to requests for comment for this article explaining what, exactly, codifying a right to "Gender-affirming care" would entail.
In March 2023, she joined with other Democrats in introducing a "Trans Bill of Rights," citing the rise in parental rights laws, laws protecting kids from gender transitions, and laws prohibiting boys from participating in girls' and women's sports.
"Our Trans Bill of Rights says clearly to the trans community across the country that we see you, and we will stand with you, to ensure you are protected and given the dignity and respect that every person should have."
The Trans Bill of Rights also called for ensuring that "Every child has the right to grow up in a supportive environment by having their authentic identity respected in the classroom, ensuring they can participate in school sports with their peers, and ensuring access to an inclusive curriculum."
It further called for "Expanding access" to trans surgeries, hormones, and puberty blockers and codifying rights to abortion and contraception.
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