<p>The US House of Representatives approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2024, which sets the policy and authorises $886 billion in spending for the Department of Defense, reported Reuters.</p>

<p>The bill received approval with a vote of 219-210, largely split along party lines, a departure from the usual bipartisan support it has historically enjoyed since 1961. However, the fate of the bill becoming law remains uncertain due to the inclusion of culturally conservative amendments added by Republicans.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Contentious amendments and Democratic concerns</strong></h2>

<p>The House version of the NDAA encompasses various provisions, including a pay raise for military personnel and measures to address the Chinese threat. It further includes an additional $300 million in support of Ukraine's response to Russia's invasion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Democrats expressed concerns about the bill after the Republican-majority House passed amendments primarily focused on social issues.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What were Republican amendments?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Among the amendments passed by the House, one amendment with a vote of 221-213 aimed to reverse the Defense Department's policy of reimbursing travel expenses for service members seeking abortion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the landmark Roe v. Wade decision was overturned, making abortion legality vary across states, the Pentagon's policy aimed to assist military personnel stationed in states where abortion is prohibited.</p>

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<p>Republican Representative Barry Loudermilk praised the conservative amendments, stating that they aimed to decrease what he perceived as excessive "wokeness" within the military.</p>

<p>Democratic Representative Adam Smith, on the other hand, warned that the amendments would discourage qualified individuals from joining the military, emphasizing the negative impact of the contentious amendment process.</p>

<h2><strong>Additional amendments on gender-affirming surgeries</strong></h2>

<p>Another amendment passed by a vote of 222-211 sought to prohibit the Pentagon from funding gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatment. These measures were met with opposition from Democrats, highlighting the ongoing divide between the two parties.</p>

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<p>While House Republicans managed to pass their amendments without Democratic support, these provisions are unlikely to succeed in the Senate, where Democrats hold a slim majority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Senate is set to begin its debate on the NDAA on Tuesday. After the Senate passes its version of the bill later this month, both chambers will enter negotiations to reconcile their differences and form a compromise bill.&nbsp;</p>

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The US House of Representatives approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2024, which sets the policy and authorises $886 billion in spending for the Department of Defense, reported Reuters.

The US House of Representatives approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2024, which sets the policy and authorises $886 billion in spending for the Department of Defense, reported Reuters. The bill received approval with a vote of 219-210, largely split along party lines, a departure from the usual bipartisan support it has historically enjoyed since 1961. However, the fate of the bill becoming law remains uncertain due to the inclusion of culturally conservative amendments added by Republicans. Contentious amendments and Democratic concerns The House version of the NDAA encompasses various provisions, including a pay raise for military personnel and measures to address the Chinese threat. It further includes an additional $300 million in support of Ukraine's response to Russia's invasion. Also Read | PM Modi meets prominent individuals in Paris; hold discussions on yoga, science, skill development, and more Democrats expressed concerns about the bill after the Republican-majority House passed amendments primarily focused on social issues. What were Republican amendments? Among the amendments passed by the House, one amendment with a vote of 221-213 aimed to reverse the Defense Department's policy of reimbursing travel expenses for service members seeking abortion. While the landmark Roe v. Wade decision was overturned, making abortion legality vary across states, the Pentagon's policy aimed to assist military personnel stationed in states where abortion is prohibited. Also Read | Modi in France: India flags cross-border terrorism, repeats call for dialogue to end Ukraine war Republican Representative Barry Loudermilk praised the conservative amendments, stating that they aimed to decrease what he perceived as excessive "wokeness" within the military. Democratic Representative Adam Smith, on the other hand, warned that the amendments would discourage qualified individuals from joining the military, emphasizing the negative impact of the contentious amendment process. Additional amendments on gender-affirming surgeries Another amendment passed by a vote of 222-211 sought to prohibit the Pentagon from funding gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatment. These measures were met with opposition from Democrats, highlighting the ongoing divide between the two parties. Watch | Ukraine continues to demand more weapons and NATO membership × While House Republicans managed to pass their amendments without Democratic support, these provisions are unlikely to succeed in the Senate, where Democrats hold a slim majority. The Senate is set to begin its debate on the NDAA on Tuesday. After the Senate passes its version of the bill later this month, both chambers will enter negotiations to reconcile their differences and form a compromise bill. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

US House passes defence bill with amendments impacting abortions, gender-affirming surgeries

<p>The House of Representatives has passed a measure that would block US aircraft sales to Iran, potentially undercutting a Boeing deal with Tehran worth up to $25 billion.</p>

<p>Two amendments approved to an appropriations bill from Representative Peter Roskam would ban sales from Boeing and from European rival Airbus, amid concerns the aircraft could be used for military purposes, the congressman said in a statement today.</p>

<p>One amendment would prohibit the Office of Foreign Assets Control from using funds to authorize a license necessary to allow aircraft to be sold to Iran. A second would bar loans from US financial institutions to purchase militarily adaptable aircraft.</p>

<p>The ban would need to be approved by the Senate or any bill that reconciles differences in legislation by the two chambers.</p>

<p>Roskam, an Illinois Republican, said in a tweet that in the vote on Thursday, &quot;House Democrats did not mount any significant opposition and, in many cases, joined efforts to block the sale.&quot;</p>

<p>The news comes weeks after Boeing and Iran Air confirmed a tentative deal for the sale of passenger planes, described as a landmark for normalizing the difficult US-Iran relationship.</p>

<p>The deal, valued at up to $25 billion, would be the largest between a US business and Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution.</p>

<p>Boeing said it had reached a preliminary agreement with the state-owned carrier.</p>

<p>The Islamic Republic had been an international pariah prior to a nuclear deal reached in 2015, and the US still has some sanctions in place against Iran.</p>

<p>Boeing archrival Airbus in January reached a deal to sell Iran 118 aircraft worth about $25 billion. French officials in April said the transaction was in the final stages of winning approval from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control, a key hurdle, because some of the aircraft components are made in the US.</p>

<p>Roskam and some other lawmakers have opposed deals with Iran, asserting that Tehran remains a supporter of violent jihadists around the world.</p>

<p>&quot;If you wouldn&#39;t do business with Islamic State, you shouldn&#39;t do business with the Islamic Republic,&quot; he said in an April opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal.<br />
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The move comes amid concerns that Iran could use the aircraft for military purposes

The House of Representatives has passed a measure that would block US aircraft sales to Iran, potentially undercutting a Boeing deal with Tehran worth up to $25 billion. Two amendments approved to an appropriations bill from Representative Peter Roskam would ban sales from Boeing and from European rival Airbus, amid concerns the aircraft could be used for military purposes, the congressman said in a statement today. One amendment would prohibit the Office of Foreign Assets Control from using funds to authorize a license necessary to allow aircraft to be sold to Iran. A second would bar loans from US financial institutions to purchase militarily adaptable aircraft. The ban would need to be approved by the Senate or any bill that reconciles differences in legislation by the two chambers. Roskam, an Illinois Republican, said in a tweet that in the vote on Thursday, "House Democrats did not mount any significant opposition and, in many cases, joined efforts to block the sale." The news comes weeks after Boeing and Iran Air confirmed a tentative deal for the sale of passenger planes, described as a landmark for normalizing the difficult US-Iran relationship. The deal, valued at up to $25 billion, would be the largest between a US business and Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution. Boeing said it had reached a preliminary agreement with the state-owned carrier. The Islamic Republic had been an international pariah prior to a nuclear deal reached in 2015, and the US still has some sanctions in place against Iran. Boeing archrival Airbus in January reached a deal to sell Iran 118 aircraft worth about $25 billion. French officials in April said the transaction was in the final stages of winning approval from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control, a key hurdle, because some of the aircraft components are made in the US. Roskam and some other lawmakers have opposed deals with Iran, asserting that Tehran remains a supporter of violent jihadists around the world. "If you wouldn't do business with Islamic State, you shouldn't do business with the Islamic Republic," he said in an April opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal. (AFP)

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