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HASC’s Top Dem To Oppose FY ‘25 NDAA Over Inclusion Of Transgender Care Ban

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

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HASC’s Top Dem To Oppose FY ‘25 NDAA Over Inclusion Of Transgender Care Ban

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, speaks during floor debate of the FY '25 NDAA on June 13, 2024. Photo: Screenshot of U.S. House livestream.

The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee will oppose final passage of the $895.2 billion fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization over its inclusion of a GOP-led provision blocking coverage of certain medical treatments for the transgender children of service members. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the HASC ranking member, confirmed his position on Tuesday following the House’s vote along party lines to approve the rule for floor consideration of FY ‘25 NDAA, with the lower chamber expected to…

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