In a closely divided vote, the House of Representatives approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would discontinue the Department of Defense's policy of covering travel expenses for service members seeking abortions out of state. The policy was enacted following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The amendment, introduced by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), passed 221-213, largely along party lines. This victory for conservatives could jeopardize the passage of the entire NDAA, as some Democrats have expressed strong opposition to the amendment. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy can only afford to lose four Republican votes if he hopes to pass the bill without Democratic support.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) criticized the amendment, arguing that it jeopardizes the health and well-being of servicewomen and military families by restricting access to healthcare. Conversely, Jackson defended the amendment, asserting that the Biden administration's policy violates the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding for abortions. He argued that reimbursing travel expenses indirectly subsidizes abortion services.

The House also voted on several other amendments to the NDAA, including unsuccessful attempts by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to reduce funding for Ukraine. An amendment by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) banning military healthcare coverage for gender transition procedures passed. Additionally, two amendments from Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the military were approved. One amendment prohibits funding for diversity officer positions, while the other aims to prevent the promotion of materials that characterize the U.S. or its founding documents as racist.