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Boebert Votes Against Funding Over Transgender Surgery Controversy

2/6/2026

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Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) voted against the $1.2 trillion minibus to reopen government over $1.3 billion for child transgender surgeries.
The package passed the U.S. House 217-214.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the package.
It funds the Department of Homeland Security through February 13.
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-NC) noted funding for hospitals that provide transgender care, while federal pressure has led some facilities to cease gender-affirming care.

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Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) voted against the $1.2 trillion minibus to reopen government over $1.3 billion for child transgender surgeries.
The package passed the U.S. House 217-214.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the package.
It funds the Department of Homeland Security through February 13.
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-NC) noted funding for hospitals that provide transgender care, while federal pressure has led some facilities to cease gender-affirming care.