Armed Forces Transgender Dependent Protection Act
This bill amends the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to protect transgender dependents of military members. It prohibits assigning service members to locations where local laws restrict medically necessary treatment for transgender dependents, including gender dysphoria, and allows members to request reassignment within 30 days of such a law taking effect. The bill explicitly adds "gender dysphoria" to the list of conditions qualifying as a "medical special need" under the EFMP. This directly affects transgender dependents (spouses or children) and their military-affiliated service members, ensuring access to required care without forced relocation to restrictive jurisdictions.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Aug 2023
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Introduced Aug 11, 2023
Last action Aug 11, 2023
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Aug 11, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Aug 11, 2023
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lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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P
Jimmy Panetta
DDemocratic
Co
Chrissy Houlahan
DDemocratic
Co
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Stanton
DDemocratic
Co
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Jahana Hayes
DDemocratic
Co
James P. McGovern
DDemocratic
Co
Janice D. Schakowsky
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Crow
DDemocratic
Co
Jerrold Nadler
DDemocratic
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