House Republicans have added anti-LGBTQ+ provisions to the State Department's funding bill for the second year in a row. These provisions are seen as targeting gay and trans individuals. The move has been criticized by Democrats, with further comments available from the Congressional Equality Caucus chair.
Details of the provisions and the related bill, H.R. 8595, can be found through LGBTQ Nation, which has more information on the issue and its implications.
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