Transgender Health Care Access Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-07T13:16:05Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2487 Transgender Health Care Access Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/7/2025, 1:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2487

Bill 119 hr 2487, also known as the "Transgender Health Care Access Act," aims to improve access to evidence-based, lifesaving health care for transgender individuals in the United States. The bill seeks to address the disparities and discrimination that transgender people often face when seeking medical treatment.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity in health care settings: The bill would ensure that transgender individuals are not denied access to health care services or discriminated against based on their gender identity. 2. Increasing funding for research and data collection: The bill would allocate resources to research the health care needs of transgender individuals and collect data on their health outcomes. This information would help inform policies and programs to better serve the transgender community. 3. Improving training for health care providers: The bill would require health care providers to receive training on how to provide culturally competent care to transgender patients. This would help ensure that transgender individuals receive the quality care they deserve. 4. Expanding access to gender-affirming care: The bill would work to increase access to gender-affirming treatments, such as hormone therapy and gender confirmation surgery, for transgender individuals. These treatments are often life-saving for transgender individuals and can greatly improve their quality of life. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2487 aims to address the barriers that transgender individuals face in accessing quality health care and to ensure that they receive the care they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2487

Bill HR 2487 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2487 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2487's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 31, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2487

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2487

To improve access to evidence-based, lifesaving health care for transgender people, and for other purposes.To improve access to evidence-based, lifesaving health care for transgender people, and for other purposes.

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