A controversial provision in the updated FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), filed in the U.S.House of Representatives today, has ignited a firestorm of criticism. The provision seeks to bar coverage for medically necessary healthcare for transgender youth who are dependents of servicemembers.
“Rather of focusing on the needs of the American people and our national security, anti-equality House Republican leaders are hijacking a defense bill to play politics wiht the healthcare of children of servicemembers. This is not leadership, it’s bullying, and it is indeed a direct attack on military families,” said HRC President Kelley Robinson. “This discriminatory provision is a slap in the face to servicemembers and their families, who sacrifice every day for our country. We ask our servicemembers to defend our country, and in return, we should defend their rights. This cruel and hateful bill suddenly strips away access to medical care for families that members of our armed forces are counting on, and it could force servicemembers to choose between staying in the military or providing healthcare for their children. Politicians have no place inserting themselves into decisions that should be between families and their doctors. We call on members of Congress to do what’s right and vote against this damaging legislation.”
The move has drawn swift condemnation from LGBTQ+ advocates, who argue that it unfairly targets vulnerable children and undermines the well-being of military families. President Biden has repeatedly pledged to veto any legislation that would codify discrimination against transgender individuals.
This isn’t the first time anti-LGBTQ+ provisions have been attempted in legislative measures. Last year, House Republicans sought to include over 50 such provisions in annual appropriations bills. Thanks to the efforts of advocacy groups like the Human Rights Campaign, pro-equality lawmakers, and dedicated advocates, all but one of these provisions were ultimately removed.
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest civil rights association working to achieve equality for LGBTQ+ people, remains committed to fighting against discriminatory legislation and ensuring that all Americans, nonetheless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, have access to the healthcare they need.
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