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Funding Bill Targets Trans Care, Sparks Senate Showdown

9/9/2025

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The HHS appropriations bill aims to prohibit federal funding for gender-affirming care, termed an anti-transgender “Hyde Amendment.”
It would eliminate Medicaid and Medicare coverage for this care, potentially pressuring hospitals to adopt anti-trans policies.
Previous funding bans were blocked, but appropriations bills lack similar restrictions.
The bill could also cut educational funding for institutions permitting transgender female athletes in women's sports.
Seven Senate Democrats need to align with Republicans for the provisions to pass before the funding deadline.

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The HHS appropriations bill aims to prohibit federal funding for gender-affirming care, termed an anti-transgender “Hyde Amendment.”
It would eliminate Medicaid and Medicare coverage for this care, potentially pressuring hospitals to adopt anti-trans policies.
Previous funding bans were blocked, but appropriations bills lack similar restrictions.
The bill could also cut educational funding for institutions permitting transgender female athletes in women's sports.
Seven Senate Democrats need to align with Republicans for the provisions to pass before the funding deadline.