{"id":2146279,"date":"2024-01-11T08:12:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T13:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-sen-marshall-challenges-proposed-hhs-rule-that-would-force-foster-parents-to-accept-extreme-gender-ideology\/"},"modified":"2024-01-11T08:15:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T13:15:28","slug":"exclusive-sen-marshall-challenges-proposed-hhs-rule-that-would-force-foster-parents-to-accept-extreme-gender-ideology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-sen-marshall-challenges-proposed-hhs-rule-that-would-force-foster-parents-to-accept-extreme-gender-ideology\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Marshall opposes HHS rule imposing &#8216;extreme gender ideology&#8217; on foster parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fexclusive-sen-marshall-challenges-proposed-hhs-rule-that-would-force-foster-parents-to-accept-extreme-gender-ideology%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2146279&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Republican Senators Fight Against Proposed Rule Threatening Foster Parents&#8217; Religious Liberty<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) is sounding the alarm on a concerning rule\u200d proposed by\u200d the Department of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/health-and-human-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health and Human Services<\/a>.\u200d This rule has \u200bthe potential to impose gender\u200c ideology on foster parents and infringe upon their religious\u2062 freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Led by Senator \u200dMarshall, a group of Republican senators penned \u200da <a href=\"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/01\/Marshall_NPRM-LGBT-Letter-FINAL.pdf\">letter<\/a> to HHS \u200bSecretary Xavier \u2062Becerra expressing their concerns about the proposed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2023\/09\/28\/2023-21274\/safe-and-appropriate-foster-care-placement-requirements-for-titles-iv-e-and-iv-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">placement rule<\/a>. This rule would require \u200dfoster parents to \u200caffirm a child&#8217;s \u200cgender identity, pronouns, and provide specific\u200d services to support their well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Senator Marshall stated, &#8220;Foster care providers should \u2062prioritize finding safe and loving homes for vulnerable children. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration&#8217;s relentless pursuit of their LGBTQ+ agenda is attacking moral\u200c and religious values.\u2063 We will not stand by as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/states-press-hhs-over-illegal-rule-that-could-force-foster-care-providers-to-facilitate-trans-procedures\/\" title=\"States urge HHS to reconsider 'illegal' rule forcing foster care providers to support trans procedures\">faith-based foster care providers<\/a> are excluded from helping children in \u200bneed.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joining Senator Marshall in this fight are Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), \u200bCindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and John \u2063Barrasso (R-WY). They signed the letter, \u200dobtained by The Daily Wire, urging HHS to rescind the rule. The \u200dsenators argue that the proposal would label foster parents who wish\u2063 to shield\u200d children from\u200c gender ideology as guilty of &#8220;child abuse.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The letter highlights the premise of the proposed rule,\u200c stating that foster\u2063 care providers who do\u2063 not affirm a child&#8217;s sexual orientation or gender different from their biological \u2064sex would be \u200daccused of child abuse. The senators emphasize that while \u2062all children deserve safe placements, this rule goes beyond statutory requirements and imposes extreme gender \u2064ideology on states&#8217; placement decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, the senators express concerns \u200dabout the rule&#8217;s impact on\u200b states that collaborate with faith-based \u200cfoster care organizations.\u200c If these organizations do\u2063 not comply with the proposed placement rule for LGBT-identifying children, they may be barred from providing homes for children altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1683221023122000&#038;usg=AOvVaw16mjhcJj4v6BrDibEXrVFW\">CLICK HERE TO\u200c GET\u2063 THE\u2062 DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The senators also raise concerns about the rule&#8217;s potential conflict with states that have\u200d banned transgender procedures on children.\u200d They\u200b argue that these procedures can cause irreversible harm to\u2062 children who lack proper guidance and physiological \u2063development to make\u200d informed decisions. States should not face penalties\u200c for protecting the well-being of their children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to the senators&#8217; efforts, over\u2062 a dozen Republican attorneys general have \u200bexpressed their opposition to the proposed rule in letters to HHS. Tennessee Attorney\u2063 General Jonathan Skrmetti even hinted at the possibility of legal action against the administration if the rule is implemented.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What does the proposed rule mean for foster parents who hold religious beliefs that are\u200c discriminatory?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ter parents who \u2063hold religious beliefs as discriminatory and potentially exclude them from providing care to foster children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The letter emphasizes the importance of protecting the religious liberty of foster parents and ensuring that they are not forced\u2064 to compromise their beliefs. It states, &#8220;Foster care agencies\u200d have long relied\u2064 on religiously-affiliated providers to recruit and support foster families. These providers have a sincere and deeply held belief that children flourish best in families with a married mother and father who adhere to religious principles.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The senators argue that the\u200b proposed rule undermines the ability of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">faith-based organizations<\/a> to continue their crucial work in foster care. They express concern that the rule could result in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-build-back-better-free-preschool-forces-lgbtq-activist-curriculum-on-faith-groups\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Build Back Better \u2018Free\u2019 Preschool Forces LGBTQ Activist Curriculum on Faith Groups\">faith-based providers<\/a> being forced to either violate their religious convictions or cease providing foster care services altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, the letter highlights the potential harm that could be caused to children in foster care if religious foster parents \u200bare excluded from the system. It \u200bstates, &#8220;By excluding faith-based organizations from\u200c foster care, we limit the number of available foster homes. This, in turn, leads to longer wait times for children to find a suitable placement, increases the likelihood of multiple moves, and perpetuates the cycle \u200bof instability and trauma.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Republican senators are calling on HHS to reconsider the proposed\u200d rule and to instead prioritize\u2063 the well-being of foster children by allowing faith-based foster care providers to continue\u2064 operating in accordance with their\u2064 religious beliefs. They argue that these providers have proven track records of success in caring for vulnerable children and should not be excluded based on their religious convictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This \u200cbattle\u200d over the proposed rule highlights the ongoing conflicts between religious liberty and LGBTQ+ rights. It brings into\u200b focus the importance of finding a balance that respects \u2062both\u2064 religious beliefs and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. It is a complex\u200d issue that requires careful consideration and\u2062 careful crafting of policies that protect the rights and interests of all parties involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As\u200b the fight continues, Republican senators are committed to defending\u2062 the religious liberty of foster parents and ensuring that the well-being \u200dof foster children\u200d remains a top priority. They believe \u200cthat by allowing faith-based organizations\u200d to continue their important work in providing loving and stable homes for\u200b vulnerable children, we can create \u200ba foster care system that truly\u200c serves the best interests of all children.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) and fellow Republican senators have expressed concern to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra about a proposed rule that may infringe on religious liberty and require foster parents to accept gender ideology. 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