Protect funding for gender affirming care

The push by the White House to "defund" gender-affirming care through appropriations bills is deeply concerning. Gender-affirming care is vital and often life-saving medical treatment for transgender individuals. Denying access to this care would be devastating and discriminatory. We must protect funding for this essential care. Gender-affirming treatments are endorsed by every major medical association as safe, effective, and medically necessary when clinically appropriate. Attempting to restrict access betrays scientific evidence and targets a vulnerable population. I urge Congress to reject these harmful efforts and ensure gender-affirming care remains accessible and affordable for those who need it. Healthcare decisions should be made between patients and doctors, free from political interference. Please stand up for the health and wellbeing of transgender Americans.