Statements Archives - Transgender American Veterans Association

TAVA & AVER Statement on House Amendment to Deny Transgender Care for Military Members and Their Families

July 13, 2017
Evan Young

On Thursday July 13th 2017 the US House of Representatives will consider and vote on an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, with minimal or no debate, that would prohibit any funding of medical treatment of transgender service members…

Transgender American Educational Rights Involving Restroom Use

March 14, 2017
Evan Young

Transgender American Veterans Association, the national transgender veterans service organization, condemns While House administration reversal regarding the right of Transgender American school students to use restrooms consistent with their gender identity. That right was established under Title IX by President…

Response on Chelsea Manning

August 24, 2013
Denny Meyer

Earlier today Bradley Manning released a statement to the Today Show via his lawyers stating that she was indeed Transgender and wished to be referred to as “Chelsea” as well as begin transitioning from male to female.