Democrats push amendment to remove transgender care ban from defense bill

Democratic senators plan an effort Monday evening to use taxpayer money to pay for minors’ sex changes.

According to a report on NBC News, 14 party lawmakers plan to bring to the floor an amendment that would remove from the massive defense-spending bill a ban on such use of Pentagon money.

The provision would bar “medical treatment for military dependents under the age of 18 who are diagnosed with gender dysphoria” under the military’s health care program, Tricare.

“Let’s be clear: we’re talking about parents who are in uniform serving our country who have earned the right to make the best decisions for their families. I trust our servicemembers and their doctors to make the best healthcare decisions for their kids, not politicians,” said Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin Democrat and one of the group of 14 Democrats.

“Our amendment would protect military families’ right to make their own decisions and access sometimes lifesaving care for their children,” she said in a statement to NBC News.

The $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act, which sets Defense Department spending levels and policies, passed the House last week by a vote of 281-140, with 81 Democrats among the “yes” votes.