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House Passes National Defense Authorization Act with Amendment to End Trans Military Ban<\/b>
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HRC responds to the U.S. House passage of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA includes an amendment offered by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) that would codify non-discrimination protections in the military and end the ban on transgender military service.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s vote sends a powerful message to our transgender troops, their families, and their fellow service members that they have our country\u2019s full support,\u201d says Sarah McBride, HRC National Press Secretary. \u201cWe are grateful to all the troops and veterans who spoke out against this discriminatory ban, and to our partners who helped lead the fight. Reps. Adam Smith and Jackie Speier, along with fellow members of Congress, tirelessly advocated for equality in our country and helped ensure that transgender service members can serve our nation openly and freely.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sponsored by Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA), the National Defense Authorization Act authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense programs and activities. The defense authorization bill includes several amendments including:\u00a0<\/p>\n