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CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Protect Children's Innocence Act
January 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Protect Children's Innocence Act (H.R. 3492)

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Legislation Summary

H.R. 3492 would create new criminal penalties for providing certain surgeries and drug treatments to minors that assist with them in transitioning genders (sometimes referred to as gender-affirming care). The act also would prohibit traveling between states or using interstate commerce . . .

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