STOP the Mutilation — Trump-Backed Bill Drops

A powerful new federal bill seeks to halt irreversible medical experiments on American children, holding accountable the lucrative industry that has profited from transgender procedures while families suffer devastating consequences.

Story Snapshot

Rep. Bob Onder reintroduced the Chloe Cole Act, banning all gender transition procedures on minors nationwide
The bill, commissioned by President Trump’s executive order, allows victims to sue medical providers for damages
Named after detransitioner Chloe Cole, who underwent irreversible surgery at 15 and regrets it deeply
Legislation exposes the false suicide claims used to coerce parents into consenting to life-altering treatments

Federal Protection Against Medical Mutilation

Representative Bob Onder of Missouri reintroduced the Chloe Cole Act on February 23, 2026, marking a decisive federal stance against gender transition procedures on minors. The legislation prohibits healthcare professionals, hospitals, and clinics from administering puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or performing surgical procedures for gender transition purposes on anyone under 18. This reintroduction follows the bill’s initial September 2025 version, which was transmitted to Congress by the Department of Justice under Attorney General Pamela Bondi, directly fulfilling President Trump’s Executive Order 14187. Senator Marsha Blackburn sponsors the companion Senate bill.

The Tragic Story Behind the Legislation

Chloe Cole’s devastating experience exemplifies why this protection matters. At just 15 years old, she underwent a double mastectomy as part of gender transition treatments. Within a year, by age 16, Cole detransitioned and recognized the irreparable damage inflicted on her developing body. Her story reveals the coercive tactics employed by the transgender medical industry, including threats that parents would have a “live son or dead daughter” if they refused consent. These manipulative fear tactics, based on a single unreplicated study, have pressured countless families into approving procedures their children now regret. Cole now advocates tirelessly for accountability and prevention.

Exposing the Flawed Science and Profit Motive

The medical justification for these procedures crumbles under scrutiny. A widely cited study claiming reduced suicide risk among transitioned youth dropped unfavorable subjects from its results, rendering conclusions meaningless. A 2022 follow-up study revealed alarming regret rates: 44 percent of females and 35 percent of males regretted fertility loss, while 20 percent changed their gender identity back. Representative Onder, himself a physician, emphasizes that the entire push for youth transitions rests on faulty research and profit incentives within what critics call the “transgender industrial complex.” Medical facilities receive substantial funding and reimbursements for these procedures, creating financial motivation to continue treatments despite mounting evidence of harm.

Strong Legislative Provisions for Victim Justice

The Chloe Cole Act establishes robust protections and remedies that previous state-level bans lack. The bill defines biological sex as immutable reality, rejecting ideologically driven redefinitions that contradict basic science. Critically, it creates a private right of action, allowing detransitioners and their families to sue providers, hospitals, and clinics for damages resulting from these procedures. The legislation extends statutes of limitations for filing claims, recognizing that many victims only realize the full extent of their injuries years later. These provisions ensure that medical professionals face real consequences for prioritizing ideology and profit over the wellbeing of vulnerable children entrusted to their care.

Broad Support and Political Momentum

The reintroduced bill enjoys strong backing from the Trump administration, GOP congressional leadership, and conservative advocacy organizations. Representative Mike Kennedy joined as co-lead sponsor, while Representatives Buddy Carter, Greg Murphy, and Rich McCormick serve as co-sponsors. Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee praised the bill’s introduction, recognizing its crucial role in protecting children from experimental treatments. With Republican control of Congress and direct White House support through Trump’s executive order, the legislation represents a comprehensive federal approach to ending what Senator Blackburn calls the “irreversible mutilation” of American children. This marks a decisive shift from scattered state-level protections to nationwide standards.

Implications for Healthcare and Families

If enacted, the Chloe Cole Act would immediately halt all minor gender transition procedures across America, fundamentally reshaping pediatric healthcare practices. The legislation would eliminate federal funding and reimbursements for these treatments, significantly impacting the financial viability of clinics profiting from transitioning youth. Parents would gain protection from the coercive tactics that have pressured families into approving treatments through fear and manipulation. The extended litigation timeline gives detransitioners meaningful opportunity to seek justice and compensation for their suffering. Medical professionals would face accountability for departing from sound ethical standards, potentially deterring the expansion of ideology-driven medicine. This represents common-sense protection of children’s bodies and futures against radical experimentation disguised as healthcare.