Transgender

The officer will have her gender officially changed in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.

The legislation still needs to be reconciled with the Senate's version of the national defense bill.

Army Gen. Mark Milley said that readiness has not been compromised by transgender individuals serving in the military.

The administration's policy prohibiting most transgender individuals from entering the military went into effect on Friday.

The Navy released guidance noting that sailors will be permitted to "live socially" in their preferred gender if not on duty.

The film will be screened in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expected to attend.

About 2,500 military and retiree dependents have sought care since 2009 out of 1.7 million eligible children and adolescents.

Effective April 12, most people diagnosed with gender dysphoria or who have transitioned will be precluded from serving.

Transgender troops who are currently serving will be allowed to remain in uniform, DoD spokesman Charles Summers said.

During congressional testimony, DoD officials said most cases of gender dysphoria are incompatible with military service.