Biden to sign new LGBT executive order amid a raft of bills targeting trans youth

"Biden has made the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and protecting these groups against discrimination a focus of his administration's overall mission to advance equality in the United States and around the globe."

"He is also directing HHS to bolster non-discrimination practices for LGBT children in foster care; expand access to family counseling for those with LGBT youth; study how current eligibility for federal programs impacts LGBT individuals; and publish a "Bill of Rights for LGBTQI+ Older Adults" and guidance for non-discrimination of adults in long-term care facilities."

"The president has also called on Congress to pass the Equality Act -- which would ban discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity."

"In signing the new order, Biden will also launch a new federal government initiative to crack down on "conversion" therapy, which aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity."

"Biden is signing the order in the middle of Pride Month, and is scheduled to deliver remarks Wednesday afternoon at a celebration in the East Room of the White House that will be attended by Cabinet officials, members of Congress and LGBT leaders and advocates."

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"The president previously reversed a Trump-era ban on transgender individuals serving in the military and the State Department has offered the "X" gender marker on U.S. passports."

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"Biden has made the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and protecting these groups against discrimination a focus of his administration's overall mission to advance equality in the United States and around the globe."

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""Hateful discriminatory laws that target children are out of line with where the American people are, and President Biden is going to use his authority to protect kids and families," the official said."

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"Additionally, the president will call on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to consider whether "conversion" therapy constitutes an "unfair or deceptive act or practice."Biden, through the executive order, will also order HHS to address barriers to healthcare for LGBT individuals and families and to work with states to promote access to gender-affirming care."

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"Biden is instructing HHS to weigh new guidance to clarify that federally funded programs caot offer "conversion" therapy and work to increase public awareness about the practice, as part of the new initiative."

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"In signing the new order, Biden will also launch a new federal government initiative to crack down on "conversion" therapy, which aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity."

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"The senior administration official said that Biden would be introduced by Javier Gomez, a Florida teen who helped organize student walk outs over the Florida legislation that critics have deemed the "Don't Say Gay" bill."

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"nn"President Biden always stands up to bullies and that's what these extreme MAGA laws and policies do," the official said, referring to former President Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan that Biden has used to describe policies and rhetoric embraced by Republicans."

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"nn"President Biden always stands up to bullies and that's what these extreme MAGA laws and policies do," the official said, referring to former President Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan that Biden has used to describe policies and rhetoric embraced by Republicans."

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"President Biden is signing a sweeping new executive order on Wednesday that aims to protect LGBT youth from a raft of conservative state laws and address barriers they face to health care and housing."

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