Rep. Balint Introduces Bill to Expand Medical Training for Gender-Affirming Care
This bill is currently sitting in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not seen any action since March 2025, which means it has been stalled for over a year. The committee must decide to review the bill before it can move any further in the legislative process.
This bill is led by Democrats in a House currently controlled by Republicans, making it very unlikely to move forward. It also deals with a highly partisan issue that lacks broad support.
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Indian Health Service facilities, tribal health organizations, and urban Indian organizations are explicitly eligible for grants under the community health center and training provisions. This could expand access to gender-affirming care for Two-Spirit and transgender tribal members who currently face very limited options.
“a health center operated by the Indian Health Service, an Indian Tribe, a Tribal organization, or an Urban Indian organization (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603))”
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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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.
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.
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.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Transgender Health Care Access Act
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