Oppose anti-trans healthcare bill, follow medical guidance

H.R. 3887: Protecting Youth from Unethical Medical Practices The proposed "Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2023" prohibits payments to children's hospitals that have provided gender transition care for patients under 18 in the previous fiscal year, with limited exceptions. This bill raises significant ethical concerns by restricting medically necessary and potentially life-saving care for transgender youth based on discriminatory policies rather than established medical guidelines and scientific evidence. Transgender children and adolescents already face numerous barriers to appropriate medical treatment, and denying access to gender-affirming care can severely impact their mental health and well-being. Major medical associations clearly state that this care is medically necessary and should be provided according to clinical guidelines without discrimination. The bill undermines efforts to reduce healthcare disparities and promote the wellbeing of all youth regardless of gender identity.