House Approves Defense Bill Amid Transgender Care Controversy
TL;DR
The U.S. House of Representatives passed an $895.2 billion defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with a controversial provision that restricts the military's healthcare system from providing specialized treatments to transgender children of service members. The bill passed with a vote of 281-140, with less than half of the Democrats supporting it, highlighting the contentious nature of the provision introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson.
Topics:nationpolitics#bipartisan-legislation#defense-policy#house-of-representatives#military-healthcare#politics#transgender-rights
- House passes Pentagon policy bill roiled by transgender-care debate The Washington Post
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- House Passes Defense Bill Denying Transgender Health Coverage for Minors The New York Times
- House passes nearly $1 trillion defense spending bill, adding to US debt of $36 trillion Fox News
- House passes defense policy bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender children CNN
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