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HB6177: No Taxpayer Funding for Researchers Who Prey on Children Act

: Josh Brecheen (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Nov 3, 2023
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To prohibit Federal funding for researchers who have conducted a study or experiment relating to gender identity, and for other purposes.

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This bill would prohibit the federal government from funding researchers who have conducted studies or experiments related to gender identity. The bill affects federal research funding and the researchers who receive it. The measure was introduced in Congress but has not yet advanced to consideration. The bill does not specify what types of gender identity research would be covered or what enforcement mechanisms would exist.

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HB6177: No Taxpayer Funding for Researchers Who Prey on Children Act

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