House GOP Investigates Alleged Biden Admin Pressure on Transgender Surgery Guidelines

Republican lawmakers probe claims that HHS officials influenced medical standards to remove age limits for transgender procedures on minors.

Rep. Lisa McClain leads the investigation into potential political interference by HHS in international medical guidelines.
Emails suggest Adm. Rachel Levine and staff urged the removal of age limits in WPATH's standards of care.
WPATH's updated guidelines, released in 2022, no longer include age minimums for transgender surgeries.
The White House maintains it does not support surgery for minors, despite allegations of pressure on WPATH.
The House committee has requested all relevant communications from HHS by September 10.