Rep. Randy Fine calls trans men pregnancy 'crazy' in House hearing

Republican lawmakers pressed medical school leaders to adopt inclusive terminology such as “pregnant people” during a U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee hearing. Rep. Randy Fine of Florida labeled the notion that trans men could become pregnant “a crazy idea.” Rep. Mary Miller questioned UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood about the language in the university’s teaching guide, which advises using “pregnant people” instead of “pregnant women.” Hawgood replied that trans people can become pregnant, prompting Fine to repeat his criticism on the social‑media platform X.

The exchange highlighted ongoing partisan disputes over gender‑inclusive language in medical education.