Protect and Expand Access to Life-Saving Gender-Affirming Care

I am writing to urge you to support legislation that protects and expands access to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and other forms of gender-affirming care. Recent polling data from a 19th News/SurveyMonkey survey reveals a concerning trend: nearly 40% of Americans now believe gender-affirming care will become less accessible in their lifetime, a significant increase from just 20% a year ago. This shift in public perception reflects the real and growing threats to essential healthcare for transgender individuals. Despite these challenges, it's crucial to note that a majority of Americans (53%) believe transgender adults should have access to gender-affirming care. Furthermore, half of the population opposes lawmakers' efforts to ban or restrict care for transgender youth. The importance of this issue cannot be overstated. Gender-affirming care, including HRT, is life-saving treatment for many transgender individuals. Restricting access to this care can lead to severe mental health consequences and increased rates of suicide among an already vulnerable population. I ask you to consider the human impact of your decisions on this matter. By supporting legislation that protects and expands access to HRT and other gender-affirming treatments, you would be safeguarding the well-being of countless constituents. This is not just a matter of healthcare; it's about ensuring equal rights and dignity for all members of our community. The data shows that 40% of Americans believe politicians should not focus on transgender issues at all. By taking a stand to protect access to care, you would be responding to the needs and wishes of a significant portion of your constituents who want to see less political interference in personal healthcare decisions. I urge you to act swiftly on this matter. With the increasing politicization of transgender healthcare, every day without protective legislation puts more lives at risk. Please support and champion bills that safeguard access to HRT and other forms of gender-affirming care. Your action on this issue will make a real, tangible difference in the lives of transgender individuals in our community and across the nation.