Defense Bill Proposes Pay Hike for Troops Amid Controversial Transgender Provisions
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The updated FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) filed in the U.S. House includes a provision that would prohibit healthcare coverage for transgender children of servicemembers, sparking criticism from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). HRC President Kelley Robinson condemned the move as a political attack on military families, urging Congress to oppose the legislation. President Biden has vowed to veto any discriminatory laws against transgender individuals. This follows previous attempts by House Republicans to introduce anti-LGBTQ+ measures in legislation.
- Anti-Equality House Republican Leaders Push Healthcare Cuts for Servicemembers’ Families in NDAA Human Rights Campaign
- Congress eyes 14.5% pay hike for junior troops, limits on transgender treatment in $895B defense bill Fox News
- Defense bill could hit last-minute snag over transgender provision POLITICO
- Congress to boost junior enlisted pay by thousands of dollars in 2025 Military Times
- $895.2 billion compromise NDAA released, sliding under Fiscal Responsibility Act cap levels Breaking Defense
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