President Biden expressed strong opposition to the restrictions included in the defense bill, emphasizing that they undermine military readiness and target individuals based on gender identity.
No service member should have to choose between their family's health care access and their call to serve our Nation, Biden stated, highlighting the negative impact of the policy.
By prohibiting the use of appropriated funds, the Department of Defense will be compelled to contravene clinical practice guidelines and interfere with parents' roles regarding their children's healthcare.
The measure to ban military insurance coverage for gender-affirming care sparked condemnation among many Democrats, who felt the language targeted vulnerable communities.
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