Transgender Health Care Access Act
Senate Bill Would Fund Transgender Health Care Training at Medical Schools, Rural Clinics
A bill to improve access to evidence-based, lifesaving health care for transgender people, and for other purposes.
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Creates federal grants to build and share training programs so more health workers can provide gender-affirming care.
- Sets aside funding each year from 2026–2030 for medical school curricula, residency training, and training for nurses, counselors, and social workers.
- Funds community health centers and rural clinics to improve their ability to offer this care, including staff training and updated patient record systems.
- Prioritizes areas with limited access and places with experience serving transgender patients, aiming to increase available providers.
- Requires Health and Human Services to report back to Congress within 2 years on progress and recommendations to grow the workforce.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
3 articlesHouse Dems look to expand access to gender-affirming care amid Trump crackdown
Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) introduced the Transgender Health Care Access Act to establish grants for medical education and professional training in gender-affirming care. The bill aims to expand access in rural communities as the Trump administration takes steps to curb such care.
US Rep. Balint (VT) introduces federal Transgender Health Care Access Act
The legislation would allocate $15 million annually to community health centers to build capacity for gender-affirming care, including staff training and record system updates. It also authorizes $5 million for collaborative networks to connect rural providers with telehealth training.
National Black Justice Collective on TDOV
The National Black Justice Collective endorsed the bill, urging Congress to pass the measure to rectify systemic discrimination. The act is described as a critical opportunity to expand access to competent care for transgender and gender-expansive people.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to improve access to evidence-based, lifesaving health care for transgender people, and for other purposes.
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