Federal grants would expand gender-affirming care training
In committeeH.R. 2487Latest action
Sponsor: Becca Balint · Representative · VT
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Official title: Transgender Health Care Access Act
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
Introduced:
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HR 2487 would fund training programs to help more health care providers learn to treat transgender patients.
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What does this do?
This bill would create federal grants for medical schools, nursing programs, and community health centers to train doctors and other clinicians in gender-affirming care. A separate set of grants would support rural providers by funding networks where experienced clinicians share knowledge with providers in less-populated areas. The Department of Health and Human Services would be required to report to Congress on the results within two years.
Who does it affect?
Transgender people seeking care would be directly affected, along with the health care professionals and institutions that would receive training and funding.
Why does it matter?
Without enough trained providers, some patients may have difficulty finding care. These programs are intended to expand the pool of clinicians who can offer this type of treatment.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Up to $45M/year authorized
- Covers FY2026–2030
- Four grant programs
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 31, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 31, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.