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H.R. 2119 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017

H.R. 2119 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Apr 25, 2017, sponsored by Ted Lieu with 177 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Apr 25, 2017
Co-sponsors
177
Policy area
Commerce

What it does

Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for monetary compensation. It bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or with…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ted Lieu (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 177 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 25, 2017
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. (Apr 28, 2017)

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