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Rep. Miller Demands Answers on Transgender Uterus Terminology

7/15/2026

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Rep. Mary Miller demanded answer on whether a uterus can belong to someone not a woman at a House hearing.
UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood said curriculum uses “pregnant people” while he prefers “pregnant women.”
UCLA Dean Steven Dubinett said schools treat transgender patients per law but did not give a yes-or-no.
Rep. Mary Miller urged that schools dropping biological definitions risk losing accreditation, arguing patients need doctors trained in science.

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Rep. Mary Miller demanded answer on whether a uterus can belong to someone not a woman at a House hearing.
UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood said curriculum uses “pregnant people” while he prefers “pregnant women.”
UCLA Dean Steven Dubinett said schools treat transgender patients per law but did not give a yes-or-no.
Rep. Mary Miller urged that schools dropping biological definitions risk losing accreditation, arguing patients need doctors trained in science.