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.
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No action since November 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Introduced in Senate
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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 gender-affirming care. The bill aims to expand access in rural communities as the Trump administration takes steps to curb such care.
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.
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.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
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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