The House approved a $895 billion bill, which included a provision prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender children of service members
A $895 billion defense policy bill was approved by the House on Wednesday, which included a controversial provision prohibiting theKnown as the National Defense Authorization Act, the bill authorizes funding for the Defense Department for fiscal year 2025. The vote was 281 to 140 — 200 Republicans and 81 Democrats voted yes, while 124 Democrats and 16 Republicans voted no. The legislation will next head to the Senate.
Democrats have accused Speaker Mike Johnson, who backed the provision, of using the measure as a way of garnering conservative support. “House and Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats and Republicans worked across the aisle to craft a defense bill that invests in the greatest sources of America’s strength: service members and their families, science and technology, modernization, and a commitment to allies and partners,” said Smith. “However, the final text includes a provision prohibiting medical treatment for military dependents under the age of 18 who are diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
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