The write-up is from an LGBT source whilst the legislative moves is important for voters despite demographics and as this culture war issue becomes part of campaign 2024 . . . Check-it:
The rule on enforcement of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, set to go into effect July 5, would restore protections revoked under Donald Trump, including the classification of gender identity-based discrimination as sex discrimination. It comes from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights and applies to health care providers, insurers, and federal programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
(Kansas Senator) Marshall claims the rule will “force faith-based organizations to provide transgender surgeries and possibly even abortion procedures,” as a press release from his office puts it. But the rule will not interfere with existing religious and conscience exemptions. Congress has 60 days to overturn it.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall seeks to block Biden ban on anti-trans discrimination in health care
The GOP senator doesn't think a ban on sex discrimination in health care should include gender identity, and he's making some baseless assertions to argue his case.
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