In a closely contested vote of 215-214, House Republicans approved a comprehensive domestic policy package that includes a controversial clause prohibiting federal funding for medically necessary healthcare for transgender individuals. This policy shift, facilitated by negotiations involving Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump, has led to significant opposition, particularly from LGBTQ+ advocates like the Human Rights Campaign, who decried the anti-trans provision as 'cruel' and potentially harmful to millions of people. The bill also makes cuts to Medicaid and SNAP while favoring tax cuts for the wealthy.
House Republicans voted narrowly to pass a domestic policy package that, among other provisions, includes a last-minute measure prohibiting federal funding for necessary health care for transgender individuals.
The legislation, passed with a 215-214 margin, has faced backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates, particularly due to its anti-trans provision, which is viewed as harmful and detrimental.
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