Rep. Sylvia Garcia Introduces Bill to Protect Intersex Children in Foster System
December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) introduced the Protect Intersex Children Act to prohibit medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children under six years old in the foster care system.
Approximately 1-2% of newborns are born intersex. These children--those born with natural variations in physical sex characteristics--are often subjected to medical . . .
Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) introduced the Protect Intersex Children Act to prohibit medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children under six years old in the foster care system.
Approximately 1-2% of newborns are born intersex. These children--those born with natural variations in physical sex characteristics--are often subjected to medical . . .