LBGTQ+ Veterans Affairs News (V3T-TALK)
Channel: V3T(VET)-TALK
Date: 14/06/2023

In the latest move by Republicans to block certain policies at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a spending bill has been introduced that includes provisions banning abortions, pride flags, and transgender care. The bill, known as the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, is seen as a direct challenge to the Biden administration's efforts to expand access to healthcare for LGBTQ+ veterans.

The ban on abortions at VA facilities is not new, as it has been in place since the 1970s. However, the bill would make the ban permanent and would also prohibit VA healthcare providers from even discussing abortion with their patients. This has been met with criticism from pro-choice advocates who argue that veterans should have access to all legal medical procedures.

The ban on pride flags and other symbols of LGBTQ+ pride is also a controversial provision of the bill. The VA had recently announced that it would allow these symbols to be displayed in VA facilities, as a way to show support for LGBTQ+ veterans. The ban on these symbols has been criticized as discriminatory and harmful to LGBTQ+ veterans who may feel marginalized and excluded from VA services.

Finally, the ban on transgender care is perhaps the most controversial provision of the bill. The VA had recently announced that it would begin providing gender confirmation surgery to transgender veterans, as part of its commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare. The ban on this care has been met with outrage from transgender rights advocates who argue that denying medical care to transgender individuals is discriminatory and violates their human rights.

Overall, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act represents a significant challenge to the Biden administration's efforts to expand access to healthcare for LGBTQ+ veterans. While the bill is likely to face opposition from Democrats and advocacy groups, its introduction highlights the ongoing political battle over LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.





Proverbs 6:16-18
King James Version
16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,


Psalm 127:3
Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.



https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/13/va-barred-abortions-flying-pride-flags-transgender-health-care-under-gop-bill.html

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