WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing next Thursday on how Congress can protect children from the dangers of irreversible gender procedures. As the first physician to chair the HELP Committee, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) is leading efforts to stop the gender mutilation of children, holding medical groups accountable and partnering with the Trump administration. Earlier today, Cassidy launched an investigation into alarming reports of federally funded health entities performing irreversible gender mutilation on children and vulnerable individuals.
Title: Protecting Our Children: Exposing the Dangers of Irreversible Gender Transition Procedures on Minors
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM ET/ 9:00 AM CT
Location: 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building
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