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The National Defense Authorization Act has a provision barring the military's insurance from covering gender-affirming care for service members' children.
The California Democrat expertly demolished a Republican proposal to ban drag shows on military bases — but it passed the House of Representatives anyways.
New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defended his support for the National Defense Authorization Act that strips trans kids of military members of care in a statement to The Advocate.
Key conservative measures, including restrictions on transgender health care and reproductive health benefits, was dropped from the final $886 billion defense bill.
The move has been called "discriminatory" by LGBTQ+ rights advocates.
The former Democrat continues his right-wing inclinations.
