Transgender Health Care Access Act
Rep. Balint Introduces Bill to Expand Medical Training for Gender-Affirming Care
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled for this bill at this time.
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- This bill would fund training programs at medical schools, hospitals, and community health centers so that more doctors, nurses, and other providers learn how to deliver gender-affirming care to transgender patients.
From policy text
“The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall award grants to eligible entities for the development, evaluation, and implementation of model curricula, demonstration projects, and training projects to improve the provision of gender-affirming care.”
View in full text - The bill authorizes a total of $45 million per year from 2026 through 2030, split across four programs: medical school curricula ($10M), training demonstrations ($15M), community health center capacity ($15M), and rural provider networks ($5M).
From policy text
“There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.”
View in full text - Community health centers, including federally qualified health centers, rural clinics, and Indian Health Service facilities, would receive grants to build out their ability to serve transgender patients. Funds can cover staff training, electronic health record updates, and operational costs.
- A special focus on rural areas would create collaborative networks so that providers outside cities can get peer-to-peer education and additional training in gender-affirming care.
From policy text
“The Secretary shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to establish collaborative networks to improve the quality of gender-affirming care.”
View in full text - The Department of Health and Human Services would be required to report back to Congress within two years on whether the programs are actually improving health equity for transgender people.
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“Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress on the programs and activities under this Act.”
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) introduced the Transgender Health Care Access Act to establish grants for medical education and professional training in transition-related care. The bill, backed by nearly 30 Democrats, aims to expand access in rural communities as the Trump administration curbs care.
Becca Balint Introduces Trans Health Care Bill
The bill seeks to address a lack of provider competency; a survey of 10 medical schools found 4 in 5 students felt unprepared to treat gender dysphoria. The legislation funds grants for teaching hospitals, rural clinics, and health centers serving indigenous populations to improve care standards.
US Rep. Balint (VT) introduces federal Transgender Health Care Access Act
Rep. Becca Balint's federal bill is designed to expand access to evidence-based gender-affirming care. It includes $5 million annually for collaborative networks connecting rural providers to peer education and telehealth-based training to bridge the isolation faced by non-urban providers.
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Transgender Health Care Access Act
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