Houston Daily

Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas hosted a press conference in Washington, D.C., marking DeTrans Awareness Day. During the event, he reintroduced the Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Support Reauthorization Act of 2025. The gathering included medical experts, advocacy groups, and individuals who have detransitioned, all discussing issues related to gender transition procedures for minors.

The CHGME Support Reauthorization Act aims to extend the program through 2030, focusing on training pediatric specialists. A significant aspect of the bill is its restriction on federal funding for hospitals that perform elective gender transition procedures on those under 18.

Speakers at the conference shared personal experiences with detransitioning, emphasizing the need for stricter medical oversight. They highlighted concerns about irreversible treatments affecting minors and called for more rigorous standards and psychological support before such medical interventions.

Medical professionals present stressed the necessity of an evidence-based approach and ethical guidelines when treating children with gender dysphoria. They supported halting puberty blockers and hormonal therapies, aligning with the bill's objective to prevent taxpayer money from funding uncertain treatments.

Advocacy organizations like Do No Harm and Genspect endorsed the legislation's focus on oversight and accountability. They appreciated provisions allowing children's hospitals to continue receiving funds for mental health services related to gender dysphoria.

In his closing remarks, Congressman Crenshaw stated: “We’re standing for basic medical ethics and recognizing those who have been silenced and betrayed by a system that put ideology ahead of genuine care. Medicine should be grounded in truth and healing—not in false promises that cause lasting harm. I will always fight for detransitioners and push for real safeguards to ensure no one is harmed by dangerous gender transition procedures in the future.” He expressed gratitude towards attendees for highlighting this complex issue while reaffirming his commitment to protecting children's health and taxpayers' money.

The next step involves moving the CHGME Support Reauthorization Act through Congress, with advocates urging approval to fund pediatric residency programs while safeguarding children from potentially harmful procedures lacking scientific support.

For further details or inquiries about this legislation or press conference, contact ross.tullis@mail.house.gov.