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National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

    • Far-right Republicans opposed military funding bill because of trans soldiers. It passed without them.
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      Far-right Republicans opposed military funding bill because of trans soldiers. It passed without them.

      The House passed a bipartisan military funding bill last night that some Republicans voted against because it doesn’t block “medical expenses for those who engage in transgender surgery.”

      Wednesday, December 8, 2021
    • A bipartisan effort is afoot in the Senate to kill Trump’s trans military ban
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      A bipartisan effort is afoot in the Senate to kill Trump’s trans military ban

      Can President Trump’s ban on transgender people in the military be stopped?

      Tuesday, September 12, 2017
    • President Obama to veto defense bill if it includes anti-LGBTQ provision
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      President Obama to veto defense bill if it includes anti-LGBTQ provision

      The White House held a meeting with groups opposed to the “religious freedom” provision and told them the administration is informing lawmakers of the likelihood for a veto.

      Thursday, October 27, 2016
    • White House objects to ‘conscience protections’ added to defense bill
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      White House objects to ‘conscience protections’ added to defense bill

      WASHINGTON — The White House on Tuesday threatened to veto a defense spending bill that includes so-called “conscience protections” that critics say would allow service members to promote anti-gay beliefs without fear of discipline.

      Tuesday, June 11, 2013
    • Critics: Defense bill ‘conscience protections’ give license to discriminate against gays
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      Critics: Defense bill ‘conscience protections’ give license to discriminate against gays

      WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday adopted an amendment to expand the so-called “conscience protections” in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that critics say would allow service members to promote anti-gay beliefs without fear of discipline.

      Thursday, June 6, 2013
    • Obama signs ‘conscience’ clause-inclusive defense bill
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      Obama signs ‘conscience’ clause-inclusive defense bill

      President Obama signed into law a $633 billion package of major Pentagon budget legislation on Wednesday that includes a “conscience” provision prohibiting troops for being punished for their beliefs as he maintained the language “will not alter” the rights of gay service members.

      Thursday, January 3, 2013
    • Defense budget bill includes anti-gay ‘conscience’ provision
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      Defense budget bill includes anti-gay ‘conscience’ provision

      The final version of major Pentagon budget legislation includes watered-down “conscience” language similar to the anti-gay provision found in the House version of the bill, according to a top House Democrat on defense issues.

      Wednesday, December 19, 2012
    • Republicans aggressively pushing for an anti-gay provision in defense bill
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      Republicans aggressively pushing for an anti-gay provision in defense bill

      Some House Republicans are pushing for inclusion of a “conscience protection” clause in the final version of Pentagon budget legislation that could enable discrimination against gay service members, according to LGBT advocates familiar with conference committee negotiations.

      Friday, December 14, 2012
    • House OK’s amendment to Defense bill to prohibit gay unions on military bases
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      House OK’s amendment to Defense bill to prohibit gay unions on military bases

      WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved an amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill that would prohibit military chaplains from performing same-sex ceremonies and would prevent military installations from being used for such ceremonies.

      Friday, July 20, 2012
    • Conferees omit anti-gay provisions from defense authorization bill
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      Conferees omit anti-gay provisions from defense authorization bill

      WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on Capitol Hill unveiled on Monday an agreement on major defense budget legislation that omits anti-gay provisions found in the House version of the legislation — including language that would have prohibited military chaplains and facilities from being involved in same-sex marriage ceremonies.

      Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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