Sarasota Review

Congressman Greg Steube, who represents Florida's 17th congressional district, made several statements on July 22, 2025, via his official Twitter account addressing recent developments in Congress and issues related to gender-transition procedures for minors.

In a post published at 12:33 p.m. UTC on July 22, Steube commented on the selection of a new chair for the House Homeland Security Committee. He wrote, "The Homeland Security gavel just went to someone who voted for the J6 Commission and Biden’s trillion-dollar infrastructure bill. Why does this place keep rewarding moderates who vote with Democrats while sidelining actual conservatives? This isn’t what Americans voted for."

A minute later, he posted another tweet containing only a link: "https://t.co/3WpcEVS1IN".

Later that day at 2:48 p.m. UTC, Steube addressed medical practices related to gender-transition procedures on minors. He stated, "Mutilation is not medicine. It’s evil. And children suffering from gender-transition procedures deserve the right to sue the so-called medical professionals who are responsible for their pain. Today, I joined with @SenHawleyPress and @RepMaryMiller to establish a right of https://t.co/PeLPwWIBNR"

Steube's remarks come amid ongoing debates within Congress over committee leadership assignments and legislative efforts concerning healthcare practices involving transgender youth. The selection of committee chairs often reflects broader ideological divisions within parties regarding policy priorities and collaboration across party lines.

Recent years have seen increased legislative activity targeting gender-affirming care for minors at both state and federal levels in the United States.