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White House looking for ‘opportunity to repeal’ funding bill provision preventing US embassies from flying pride flags

The White House has said that it will work with Congress to repeal a ban on LGBTQ pride flags flying over U.S. embassies as part of legislation funding the government until September. President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending bill on Saturday, hailing it as a compromise where “neither party got everything they wanted.” LGBTQ advocates criticized one provision.

 The White House stated that it is working with Congress to repeal a law that funded the government through September that effectively prohibits Gay pride flags flying over U.S. embassies. On Saturday, President Biden ratified the$ 1.2 trillion spending package, calling it a” compromise where neither side got everything it wanted.” LGBTQ advocates criticized a provision… The White House stated that it is working with Congress to repeal a law that funded the government through September that effectively prohibits Gay pride flags flying over U.S. embassies. On Saturday, President Biden ratified the$ 1.2 trillion spending package, hailing it as a compromise where “neither side got everything it wanted.” LGBTQ advocates criticized a provision… 

The White House has said that it will work with Congress to repeal a ban on LGBTQ pride flags flying over U.S. embassies as part of legislation funding the government until September. President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending bill on Saturday, hailing it as a compromise where “neither party got everything they wanted.” LGBTQ advocates criticized one provision.

 

The White House announced plans to collaborate with Congress in overturning a restriction on LGBTQ pride flags flying at U.S. embassies in legislation funding the government until September. President Biden approved the $1.2 trillion spending package over the weekend, calling it a compromise where both parties made concessions. Those advocating for LGBTQ rights criticized a section of the bill that banned State Department buildings from displaying flags other than the American flag. They believe this rule was specifically designed to prevent pride flags from being shown in government facilities. A similar amendment was removed from the National Defense Authorization Act last December. In the month of July, Representative. In the text, it means that Ralph Norman is a Republican from South Carolina. Earlier versions of the yearly budget included measures that would limit access to healthcare services that affirm one’s gender identity and impede the government’s ability to address instances of discrimination based on sex. In October, the White House warned of potential vetoes for two House appropriations bills due to concerns about the well-being of LGBTQI+ individuals. The Congressional Equality Caucus, which advocates for LGBTQ rights in Congress, chose not to give a statement regarding the Biden administration’s consideration of repealing the provision concerning pride flags. The House GOP did not provide a comment in response to a request. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. Copyright protection is retained.

 

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