Ensuring Military Readiness Act of 2023
This bill restricts military service for transgender individuals by disqualifying those with a history of gender dysphoria (except under specific conditions) and banning gender transition procedures. It requires all service members to serve in their biological sex, with a 36-month stability period needed for those diagnosed with gender dysphoria before accession. Military records must reflect biological sex, and treatment for gender dysphoria cannot include gender transition procedures. The law directly affects transgender service members and applicants, altering eligibility and medical care policies within the military.
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Introduction
Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 15, 2023
Last action Feb 15, 2023
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Feb 15, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
upper
Feb 15, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Role
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Marco Rubio
RRepublican
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Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
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Mike Braun
RRepublican
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Ted Budd
RRepublican
Co
Tommy Tuberville
RRepublican
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