Republicans demand scientific proof on child medical care

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House Republicans have taken a firm stance against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), demanding concrete evidence to support their claims regarding gender transition procedures for minors. The initiative, spearheaded by thirteen members of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, has culminated in a formal letter addressed to HHS Inspector General Christi Grimm, seeking a thorough investigation into the agency’s statements and their scientific basis.

The letter challenges HHS to substantiate its position on gender-affirming care with credible scientific research and empirical evidence. These Republican lawmakers are particularly focused on understanding the foundation of the agency’s public statements regarding the benefits of gender transition procedures for children.

Our own Secretary of HHS admits that he listens to radical medical associations that support child gender transition — not science. pic.twitter.com/PbZUnGxGLS

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) April 24, 2024

This move represents a significant push for transparency and accountability in how federal health agencies communicate about and justify their positions on sensitive medical interventions for minors. The committee members are seeking to ensure that any claims made by HHS about the effects and benefits of gender transition procedures are thoroughly documented and supported by reliable scientific literature.

Through this investigation request, the House Republicans aim to scrutinize the decision-making process and evidence base behind HHS’s policy positions regarding gender transition procedures for young people. Their action reflects broader concerns about the need for rigorous scientific validation of medical interventions targeting minors.

Seattle public schools quietly partnered with a gender identity clinic and has begun offering "gender transition procedures" within the school system while hiding students’ status from their parents.

Country Health Care Providers are offering students the referrals they need to… pic.twitter.com/OZnfFulJlT

— Genevieve Gluck (@WomenReadWomen) July 22, 2023