This amendment would codify President Trump recognized for five minutes. Thank you, Madam Speaker. This amendment would codify President Trump's executive order banning transgender Americans for serving in the United States military. Since that order came down, the military branches have forced out Americans who have served their country bravely and honorably. leaving entire professional careers behind and gaps in the units and chains of command they once held together. This amendment would codify that exclusion into law. (04:27–04:35)
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Asserts that the executive order led to the discharge of transgender service members.
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