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The House voted on Wednesday to pass a critical defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a ban against gender-affirming care for some transgender children that further inflamed the politics around the must-pass piece of legislation.
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House Armed Services Democrats were successful in blocking provisions that attacked DEI programs, the LGBTQ community, and women’s access to reproductive healthcare. Also blocked were provisions that would have restricted support to Ukraine, prohibited DoD from supporting Palestinian refugees or the people of Gaza, further militarized our southern border, and lifted all restrictions on the controversial 1033program, which provides excess military equipment to law enforcement agencies.
However, the final text includes a provision that would prohibit medical intervention—which could result in sterilization—for military dependents under the age of 18 who are diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
The House voted on Wednesday to pass a critical defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a ban against gender-affirming care for some transgender children that further inflamed the politics around the must-pass piece of legislation.
Here’s what you need to know about the $895.2 billion defense bill
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions related to military spouses and child care — but not in vitro fertilization coverage for active-duty military and gender-affirming care for minors.
House Armed Services Democrats were successful in blocking provisions that attacked DEI programs, the LGBTQ community, and women’s access to reproductive healthcare. Also blocked were provisions that would have restricted support to Ukraine, prohibited DoD from supporting Palestinian refugees or the people of Gaza, further militarized our southern border, and lifted all restrictions on the controversial 1033program, which provides excess military equipment to law enforcement agencies.
However, the final text includes a provision that would prohibit medical intervention—which could result in sterilization—for military dependents under the age of 18 who are diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
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