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Armed Forces Transgender Dependent Protection Act
12/30/2022, 9:29 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3672
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 3672
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3672
Bill HR 3672 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3672 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3672's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 1, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3672
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
118Democrat Cosponsors
118Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3672
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3672
To expand protections under the Exceptional Family Member Program of the Department of Defense for transgender dependents of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Armed Forces Transgender Dependent Protection Act
Armed Forces Transgender Dependent Protection Act
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