A White House plan would make it easier for local officials to force homeless veterans off the streets and into medical or criminal institutions.
Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.
Former 1st Lt. Mark Bashaw was convicted of disobeying rules about face masks and virus testing before he was forced out of the service.
The legislation could force a public vote by House defense lawmakers on whether transgender individuals should be allowed to serve in the military.
