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Congress Faces Backlash Over Threat to Gender-Affirming Care

7/27/2025

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Congress is facing proposed funding bills that threaten gender-affirming care for federal employees, veterans, and military personnel. These measures, pushed by Republicans, seem designed to distract from Trump's controversies. Activists are rallying for action, urging the public to pressure lawmakers and mobilize grassroots efforts to fight against these damaging restrictions.

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Story summary

Congress is facing proposed funding bills that threaten gender-affirming care for federal employees, veterans, and military personnel. These measures, pushed by Republicans, seem designed to distract from Trump's controversies. Activists are rallying for action, urging the public to pressure lawmakers and mobilize grassroots efforts to fight against these damaging restrictions.