Parliamentary leaders have agreed terms for this year. Draft National Defense Policy ActWith spending nearly $900 billion New restrictions on transgender-related medical care and a significant increase for young service members in the United States.
Approximately 1,800 pages detailing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a law that outlines U.S. defense and national security priorities. Each fiscal year It was released on Saturday evening.
The bill details $895.2 billion in federal spending policy.
Mike Johnson, Arla. State President Said that the draft law “Focus our military on its core mission of protecting America and America’s interests around the world. It supports law enforcement operations and the deployment of the National Guard to the southwest border. Accelerate innovation and reduce Timeline for acquiring new weapons Supporting our partners and strengthening our nuclear posture and missile defense program.”
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President Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer must pass the NDAA this month. (Reuters)
This includes a 14.5% pay increase for junior conscripts. According to the Republican Leadership Office
Another provision states that “Medical intervention to treat gender dysphoria that may result in sterilization may not be available to children under 18 years of age,” referring to transgender children of U.S. service members.
The measure sparked a response from the Human Rights Council. They called the measures an “attack” on military families.
“This cruel and hateful bill suddenly eliminates access to health care for the families our military members depend on. and could force service members to choose between staying in the military or providing health care for their children,” HRC President Kelley Robinson said in a statement.
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The bill also includes border security elements that Republicans have previously pushed for. Including the initiative of both sides to create a northern border mission center. Under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
According to Johnson’s office, Such agency will “Fully support the deployment of the National Guard on the southwest border. to deter aliens and illegal drugs”
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) has touted a significant pay increase for junior troops. He also said the NDAA “puts our service members first by increasing compensation. improve housing Support for spouses of service members Increase access to child care and guarantee access to medical care.”
Other provisions It also imposes restrictions on recruiting personnel that emphasize diversity. Equality and inclusion and inclusion (DEI) and the teaching of critical racial theory in military-run schools.
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Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke about the pay raise for young soldiers. (Getty Images)
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The council is expected to vote on the NDAA next week.
The policy bill passed with broad bipartisan support. Except for some progressives and conservatives who normally criticize the U.S. defense industrial complex.
However, it is not immediately clear how many Democrats will be put off far enough by anti-DEI and anti-trans healthcare provisions. to vote against laws that must be passed
