The Senate voted 83-12 on Tuesday to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for a final vote on Wednesday. The $895.2 billion military bill contains a provision restricting gender-affirming care for the trans children of military members covered by Tricare,

The House passed its version of the bill last week, which prevents coverage of certain transgender procedures for individuals under 18.

Fourteen Democratic senators will introduce an amendment to remove language from Congress’ defense spending bill that seeks to ban coverage of gender-affirming care for trans children of service members,

The U.S. Senate on Monday voted overwhelmingly to advance an $895 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon toward passage as soon as Tuesday, which would send it to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign into law.

A large group of Democratic senators introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Monday that would ensure the right for the children of service members to access gender-affirming care.