A provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.
The Air Force currently bars airmen and guardians from growing beards, except for those who have a shaving waiver for medical or religious reasons.
After lawmakers agreed to plans to boost pay for junior enlisted troops, they are now shifting focus to more senior enlisted members.
Troops E-4 and below will see a 14.5% pay raise under a deal reached by congressional negotiators this week.
