Armed Forces Trans­gen­der Dependent Protection Act

Armed Forces Transgender Dependent Protection Act

This bill expands the policy of the Office of Special Needs within the Department of Defense to address transgender dependents. Specifically, the bill codifies the definition of a medical or educational special need to include gender dysphoria.

Under the bill, the policy of the office must prohibit the assignment of a military family with special needs to a permanent duty location where the law restricts medically necessary treatment for a medical or educational special need. A member who is serving at a location when such a law is established may elect to be reassigned.

Bill 117 HR 3672, also known as the Armed Forces Transgender Dependent Protection Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide protection and support for transgender dependents of members of the Armed Forces.

The bill aims to ensure that transgender dependents of military personnel are able to access necessary healthcare services, including hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries. It also seeks to prevent discrimination against transgender dependents within the military healthcare system.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that transgender dependents are able to update their gender markers on military identification cards and other official documents. This is important for ensuring that transgender individuals are able to access the benefits and services to which they are entitled. Overall, the Armed Forces Transgender Dependent Protection Act is aimed at promoting equality and inclusivity within the military community. It seeks to ensure that transgender dependents of military personnel are able to access the care and support they need, without facing discrimination or barriers to healthcare services.