President Biden has announced executive actions targeting anti-LGBTQ laws at a White House Pride event. Several states have enacted anti-LGBTQ measures.
the widely discredited practice of trying to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
"My order will use a full force the federal government to prevent inhumane practices of conversion therapy," Mr. Biden said."This is the first time the federal government is using a coordinated response against this dangerous, discredited practice." A senior administration official who described the measures didn't point to any specific use of federal funds for conversion therapy, but said the executive action will help HHS lawyers enforce any future attempts.
HHS will also be charged with releasing"new sample policies for states on how to expand access to comprehensive healthcare" for LGBTQ patients, the official said. The Department of Education will be similarly directed to release a"full inclusion" policy at schools. clarifying that gay and transgender people are protected against discrimination at school, work and other areas.
LGBTQ rights, particularly for transgender children and teens, have been a focus of Republican lawmakers, with states proposing limiting participation in sports, as well as discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation in classrooms.
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