H.R. 498: Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-18 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-16):
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
This 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.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] | R GA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | R TX 2025-02-13 |
| W. Gregory Steube | R FL 2025-09-02 |
| Warren Davidson | R OH 2025-12-16 |
| Glenn Grothman | R WI 2025-12-18 |
| Anna Paulina Luna | R FL 2026-01-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 498 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 498?
H.R. 498 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Do No Harm in Medicaid Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 498 are available on congress.gov.
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