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HR498
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act

2
Roll Calls
204
Yea (latest vote)
211
Nay (latest vote)
House
2025-12-18 – 2025-12-18

About HR498

Do No Harm in Medicaid Act

Policy Area: Health

Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX)

Latest Action (2025-12-18): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Summary

Do No Harm in Medicaid ActThis bill prohibits federal Medicaid payment for specified gender transition procedures for individuals under the age of 18. The bill defines these procedures to mean those that are intended to change the body of an individual to no longer correspond to the individual's biological sex (male or female), including specified surgeries, implants, and medications (e.g., hormones).The bill excludes procedures that are provided to an individual under the age of 18 with the consent of a parent or legal guardian and that are intended to (1) rectify early puberty, genetic disorders, or chromosomal abnormalities; (2) reverse prior gender transition procedures; or (3) prevent imminent death or impairment of a major bodily function.

Subjects: Child health, Health programs administration and funding, Medicaid, Prescription drugs, Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination, Surgery and anesthesia

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Frequently Asked

What is HR498?

HR498 is the Do No Harm in Medicaid Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX). Do No Harm in Medicaid ActThis bill prohibits federal Medicaid payment for specified gender transition procedures for individuals under the age of 18. The bill defines these procedures to mean those that are intended to change the body of an individual to no longer correspond to the individual’s biological sex (male or female), including specified surgeries, implants, and medications (e.g., hormones).The bill excludes procedures that are provided to an individual under the age of 18 with the consent of a parent or legal guardian and that are intended to (1) rectify early puberty, genetic disorders, or chromosomal abnormalities; (2) reverse prior gender transition procedures; or (3) prevent imminent death or impairment of a major bodily function.

Who sponsored HR498?

HR498 was sponsored by Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR498?

As of 2025-12-18, HR498 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance..

How did Congress vote on HR498?

HR498 has had 2 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2025-12-18 — Yea-and-Nay (Failed).

What policy area does HR498 cover?

HR498 is categorized under "Health." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-health/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR498?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.