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GOP Pushes Gender-Affirming Care Bans Despite Voter Apathy

12/23/2025

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The U.S. House of Representatives passed bills banning Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for minors and criminalizing such care.
The measures face weak Senate prospects but aim to energize the GOP ahead of the mid-term elections.
Historical evidence from Virginia and New Jersey shows anti-trans campaigning has not resonated with voters.
Polls indicate transgender issues are a low priority, with 3% in Virginia naming them as a top concern.

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Story summary

The U.S. House of Representatives passed bills banning Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for minors and criminalizing such care.
The measures face weak Senate prospects but aim to energize the GOP ahead of the mid-term elections.
Historical evidence from Virginia and New Jersey shows anti-trans campaigning has not resonated with voters.
Polls indicate transgender issues are a low priority, with 3% in Virginia naming them as a top concern.