What does Preamble of Transgender Health Care Access Act do?

This bill aims to improve access to evidence-based health care The bill focuses on health care for transgender people It was introduced to the Senate and referred to a committee

What does SHORT TITLE. of Transgender Health Care Access Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Transgender Health Care Access Act

What does FINDINGS. of Transgender Health Care Access Act do?

This section outlines findings related to healthcare for transgender people. It states that receiving gender-affirming care improves self-esteem and quality of life while decreasing depression, self-harm, and suicidality in transgender individuals. A significant number of medical organizations support healthcare for transgender people, including transgender youth. There is a noted gap in education among health professionals regarding the treatment of transgender patients; a survey indicated that approximately 80% of medical students felt unequipped to treat transgender patients. This education gap is identified as a barrier to appropriate healthcare. Peer-to-peer education by experts is improving access to gender-affirming care.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Transgender Health Care Access Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Gender-affirming care” is defined as healthcare designed to treat gender dysphoria. Gender-affirming care includes a wide range of medical, behavioral, mental health, surgical, psychiatric, therapeutic, diagnostic, preventative, rehabilitative, or supportive services and medication related to gender dysphoria. Conversion therapy is explicitly excluded from the definition of gender-affirming care. The term “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

What does IMPROVING MEDICAL EDUCATION CURRICULA FOR GENDER-AFFIRMING of Transgender Health Care Access Act do?

The Secretary shall award grants for developing model curricula to improve gender-affirming care. Eligible entities include health care professions schools, health care delivery sites, and licensing or accreditation entities. Curricula must include instruction on gender-affirming care and cultural competency in treating transgender patients. Grants can be used for various pedagogical approaches, including didactic, clinical, and community-based education. The Secretary shall disseminate model curricula through the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.

What does TRAINING DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE. of Transgender Health Care Access Act do?

The Secretary shall establish a demonstration program to award grants for training in gender-affirming care. Grants support training for medical residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals. Eligible entities include teaching health centers, Federally-qualified health centers, and academic programs. Grant recipients must use funds to plan, develop, and operate training programs. The Secretary shall give priority to entities with a history of providing healthcare to transgender people.

What does EXPANDING CAPACITY FOR GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE AT COMMUNITY of Transgender Health Care Access Act do?

This section establishes a program to award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to expand gender-affirming care at community health centers. Eligible entities include teaching health centers, Federally-qualified health centers, community mental health centers, rural health clinics, health centers operated by Indian Health Service entities, and State or local entities. Grant funds may be used for education and training, establishing review boards, updating electronic health records, and covering administrative or technical costs related to gender-affirming care. Grants awarded under this section must have a minimum period of three years. The section authorizes $15,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out the program.

What does TRAINING RURAL PROVIDERS IN GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE. of Transgender Health Care Access Act do?

This section establishes a program to improve the quality of gender-affirming care in rural areas. The Secretary is authorized to award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible entities for establishing collaborative networks. Eligible entities include public or nonprofit private health care providers, Federally-qualified health centers, health care professions schools, training sites, and licensing/accreditation entities. Grant funds can be used for provider training, provider-to-provider education and outreach, and patient education. A 'rural health care provider' is defined as one serving an area not designated as an urbanized area or urban cluster by the Census Bureau. Up to $5,000,000 is authorized for appropriation annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.

What does REPORT TO CONGRESS. of Transgender Health Care Access Act do?

This section requires a report to Congress on programs and activities under this Act. The report must be submitted within 2 years of enactment. The report includes progress on implementing programs and their impact on health equity for transgender populations.

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Transgender Health Care Access Act

Last updated: 11/19/2025 · Introduced: 11/19/2025

Author: Edward Markey (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill aims to improve healthcare access for transgender individuals by establishing grant programs to develop and disseminate model curricula for medical education on gender-affirming care.
The legislation authorizes funding to expand gender-affirming care services at community health centers and support training programs for healthcare professionals, including residents and fellows.
To address healthcare disparities in rural areas, the bill creates a program to establish collaborative networks and provide training for providers serving underserved communities.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2487(In Committee)Official page

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