House GOP targets Biden VA policies.

House ​Republicans Introduce Amendments to Military and Veterans Affairs Spending Bill

House Republicans are⁣ making⁤ their voices heard as ⁣they introduce several amendments to a military⁢ construction and​ Veterans Affairs ​spending bill. These amendments aim to rein in the Biden⁤ administration and prevent funding ‍for gender transitions and abortions,⁣ among other things.

The spending‍ measure ⁤will be discussed on Tuesday in the House Rules Committee, where ​it will ⁢be determined which amendments can ⁣be ​brought to a vote.

Abortion Access and Funding

One ⁣of the amendments, introduced by Rep.⁢ Andy Ogles (R-TN), ‌seeks to prevent any Department of Veterans Affairs funds from ‌being used ​for ‍abortions. This amendment eliminates exceptions to abortion funding in the bill.

Abortion and the military have been hot‌ topics in the⁣ Senate this year, with Sen. Tommy​ Tuberville (R-AL) even holding up⁢ promotions to protest the Department of Defense’s funding for ⁣travel to obtain abortions.

Gender Transition Surgeries

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is pushing ‌for an amendment ⁢that would‍ halt any funding from the department for‍ gender transition procedures.​ This⁢ amendment aims to bar federal funds from being used for ⁣”any sex-altering surgical procedure.”

Additionally, ​Rep. Lauren Boebert ‍(R-CO) has ​introduced an amendment to stop federal funds from supporting⁢ a program titled “Managing Gender Diversity ​in ‌the ⁢Department of Veterans Affairs.”

Drag Shows

Drag performances are also being targeted,‍ with⁤ Rep. Matt Rosendale⁣ (R-MT) introducing a measure to block funding ⁤in the spending bill from supporting “any adult cabaret performances ‍or LGBTQ events.” This comes after Gen. Mark Milley, ⁢chairman of the‍ Joint Chiefs of Staff, supported ⁢the cancellation of a⁣ drag show ⁣on a⁣ military base.

According to Gen. Milley, drag ⁤shows were never part of Department‌ of Defense policy and were not funded by federal funds.

Green Policies and ESG

House Republicans are also ‍aiming to roll back policies implemented ⁣during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Matt ⁤Rosendale and Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) have moved to ban ⁤the ⁤enforcement of mask ⁣mandates⁤ related to the virus ‍at military facilities. Rep. Lauren Boebert has ⁣gone even further, ⁣introducing an amendment to ban masks in nonsurgical areas of the facilities.

Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) has introduced ⁤a⁣ measure targeting⁣ environmental, social, and governance initiatives within the VA. This amendment ⁤would prevent the ⁣establishment ⁤of ESG panels​ or ‌advisers.

Following the Rules Committee’s determinations on the ⁣amendments, the House is expected to take up the bill this week. However, the White ​House has issued⁣ a threat to veto the measure, along with another spending bill, ⁢citing concerns about access to reproductive​ healthcare, LGBTQI+⁢ rights, climate change initiatives, and‍ diversity and inclusion efforts.

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