Fighting For Our PrideWith legislatures reconvening across the country, now is a critical moment to engage your state lawmakers. As part of the Fighting For Our Pride campaign, we’re asking members of the PFLAG community to take action by reaching out to their state legislators in whatever way feels right to you to advocate for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Commit to taking action now by filling out this form to receive additional tools and resources. Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)Last month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed new rules that would restrict transgender youth’s access to medically necessary care. One proposal would put Medicare and Medicaid funding at risk for hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to trans and nonbinary youth under 18. Another would block Medicaid and CHIP from covering this care for young people under 18 and 19. These proposals are not yet in effect, but they would cause serious harm if finalized. We can push back by submitting public comments to CMS. Visit our guide submitting public comments to learn how to take action—comments must be submitted by Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Californians Register for Equality California’s LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day! Join our friends at Equality California for their advocacy day at the State Capitol in Sacramento on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding with an optional reception at 5:00 p.m. Registration closes on March 1st, but organizers expect the event to fill up quickly, so register today! Georgians Register to join our friends at Georgia Equality for their 2026 Legislative Advocacy training! Join virtually or in person from 11:30AM to 4PM on Saturday, January 24th for an insider update on the 2026 legislative session, followed by a training on the skills necessary to be an effective advocate. Register today! FloridiansThe upcoming legislative session is approaching. Equality Florida, along with PFLAG supporters statewide, successfully prevented every anti-LGBTQ+ bill last session, thanks to grassroots efforts across Florida. This session, Equality Florida is hosting a two-week Pride event at the Capitol. The first week will focus on Parenting with Pride, while the second week will feature a march. More details are available on Equality Florida’s website, and you must register to attend. The dates are January 20-21 for the first week, January 26-27 for the second week, and the march is scheduled for January 28, 2026. Hoosiers Tell your state senators to vote NO on SB 182! Indiana lawmakers are advancing an extreme anti-trans bill – SB 182 – that bans transgender youth from using bathrooms and facilities at school, and bans trans Hoosiers from updating their birth certificate to match their gender identity. This bill invites discrimination, harassment, and harm to trans Hoosiers. Tell your senator to vote NO today! South CaroliniansTell your representatives to vote NO on the bathroom ban! South Carolina lawmakers are considering H. 4756, which would ban transgender students from using bathrooms and facilities at school. This bill invites discrimination, harassment, and harm to trans South Carolinians, from kindergarten through college. Tell your representative to vote NO today!
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