U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) among measure's sponsors
The White House issued a statement Monday: "[...] the bill does not actually help parents support their children at school"
The law threatens to revoke the medical licenses of physicians who administer treatments for gender dysphoria in minor patients
“This policy came through a political process with a predetermined conclusion in direct contrast to evidence & science”
"With homophobic and transphobic legislation being proposed in state legislatures - it is far past time we act to outlaw discrimination"
The organization's finding comes as 10 states are on the verge of enacting healthcare bans for youth diagnosed with gender dysphoria
The healthcare ban is among anti-LGBTQ laws passed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his conservative allies in the state legislature
David, who had served as counsel to Cuomo, then the governor of New York, was subsequently fired from his post leading HRC in September 2021
The bill also recognizes Karine Jean-Pierre, the first Black woman & the first LGBTQ person to serve as White House press secretary
Cicilline became the fourth openly gay member of Congress and is one of the most powerful voices on LGBTQ matters in the House
