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Amendments · HAMDT 85
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 85
Amendment prohibits the provision of gender transition procedures, including surgery or medication, through the Exceptional Family Medical Program.
· LAST ACTION SEP 10
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
SEP 10
“On agreeing to the Norman amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 210 (Roll no. 245).”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment prevents military families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) from receiving gender transition surgeries or medications through that program. It adds this restriction to the annual defense policy bill currently being considered by Congress.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Prohibits specific medical care
It creates a legal barrier to surgeries and medications for gender transition within a specific military support program.
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Targets the Exceptional Family Member Program
The EFMP is designed for families with special needs; this rule limits the scope of services those families can receive.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· South Carolina
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSSEP 10
On agreeing to the Norman amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 210 (Roll no. 245).
SEP 10
SEP 10
Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Norman. (consideration: CR H4177-4178, H4215-4216; text: CR H4177)
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 85
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusADOPTED
SubmittedSep 10, 2025
Last actionSep 10, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 85
Amendment prohibits the provision of gender transition procedures, including surgery or medication, through the Exceptional Family Medical Program.
An amendment numbered 13 printed in Part A of House Report 119-255 to prohibit the provision of gender transition procedures, including surgery or medication, through the Exceptional Family Medical Program.
· SUBMITTED SEP 10, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 10, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
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DAYS SINCE ACTION
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