Pete Hegseth faces questions over unpaid transgender troops
Houlahan led a letter asking the Defense Department to explain delays in separation pay for transgender troops.

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Houlahan led a letter asking the Defense Department to explain delays in separation pay for transgender troops.

Seven House Democrats, led by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain delays in separation pay for transgender service members discharged under the military ban. They requested payment records and guidance, and set an October 14 response deadline.
Led the Democrats' letter seeking answers about delayed separation pay for transgender service members.
Equality Caucus co-chair and signer of the letter.
Equality Caucus co-chair and signer of the letter.
President whose administration's military ban is criticized in the lawmakers' letter.
Defense secretary asked by the lawmakers to explain the delayed payments.
Top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee and signer of the letter.
Top Democrat on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and signer of the letter.
Equality Caucus co-chair and signer of the letter.
Transgender Equality Task Force co-chair and signer of the letter.
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Transgender Equality Task Force co-chair and signer of the letter.