Most Homophobic / Anti-Trans Policy
Crenshaw Amendment — “Do No Harm in Medicaid Act” (H.R. 498, 2025)
- Co-sponsored a bill that bans federal Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for minors, including surgeries, hormones, and puberty blockers Congressman Dan CrenshawThe Washington Post+3Congress.gov+3New York Post+3.
- Accompanying the bill, Crenshaw stated: “Gender transition procedures are the lobotomy of our generation. So‑called ‘gender‑affirming care’ isn’t healthcare—it’s fringe science with no proven benefit and massive risks.” ChronCongressman Dan Crenshaw+4Congressman Dan Crenshaw+4The Washington Post+4
“One Big Beautiful Bill” Amendment
- His amendment to the GOP reconciliation package expanded the ban on Medicaid coverage for transgender medical procedures to all ages, not just minors Congressman Dan Crenshaw+7The Washington Post+7Chron+7.
- This provision marked the most sweeping federal rollback of transition care to date.
“DeTrans Awareness Day” Press Conference
- Organized a press event featuring detransitioners such as Chloe Cole, labeling gender-affirming care as “unethical” and likening it to experimentation, while criticizing medical providers The Washington PostChron+1.
Anti-Immigrant / Anti-Diversity Policy
“Secure the Border” & Reimbursement Provisions (2023)
- Crenshaw backed the Secure the Border Act, which prioritized enforcement—including restrictions on asylum—with reduced protections for children and humanitarian assistance Chron+15aflcio.org+15texastribune.org+15.
Border Security Reimbursement Provision (2025)
- Sponsored legislation allocating over $12 billion to reimburse states for “border security” efforts, including detention and removal operations Congressman Dan Crenshaw.
Monolithic Immigration Messaging
- Public statements emphasized that the immigration system is “broken,” declaring that “border security must come first” — signaling a strong enforcement-first approach with little emphasis on immigrant inclusion Congressman Dan Crenshaw.
Summary Snapshot
| Area | Key Action / Quote |
|---|---|
| Anti-LGBTQ / Anti-Trans | Crenshaw Amendment banning Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care; extreme rhetoric like “lobotomy of our generation”; detransitioning press campaign |
| Anti-Immigrant / Anti-Diversity | High-profile support for border enforcement over asylum or humanitarian protections; secured state funding for punitive “border security” actions |
Final Thoughts
- Crenshaw’s most extreme homophobic action is the federal ban on transgender healthcare coverage, paired with demeaning public rhetoric and advocacy efforts targeting transgender individuals.
- His immigration policies strongly favor enforcement and deterrence, sidelining pathways for protection, diversity, or integration.
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