Oregon — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a public comment period to explore how consumers, particularly regarding minors, may have been exposed to false or misleading claims about gender-affirming care. Posted July 27, 2025, the FTC’s notice seeks input on “Gender-Affirming Care” (GAC) for minors. It invites comments on: whether there are claims related to GAC that are false, deceptive, or unsupported; how consumers have been harmed; and how the FTC might respond.
Posted July 27, 2025, the FTC’s notice seeks input on “Gender-Affirming Care” (GAC) for minors. It invites comments on: whether there are claims related to GAC that are false, deceptive, or unsupported; how consumers have been harmed; and how the FTC might respond.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) invites public comment to better understand how consumers may have been exposed to false or unsupported claims about “gender-affirming care” (GAC), especially as it relates to minors, and to gauge the harms consumers may be experiencing. The questions for which the FTC is seeking comment, as well as instructions for submitting your thoughts, can be accessed by clicking on the “Docket Documents” tab above.
Submit comment: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/public-comments/request-public-comment-regarding-gender-affirming-care-minors
The docket is open through September 26, 2025. Among the issues the FTC is asking to be addressed are: which claims are being made by providers of GAC to minors, the basis (or lack thereof) for the evidence behind those claims, the nature of any consumer injuries, and how information is being disclosed.
This move is part of broader scrutiny by regulatory agencies into medical and therapeutic claims, especially those involving vulnerable populations and health care options for minors. Public submissions will help inform potential enforcement, policy, or guidance decisions.
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