But don't ask why unrelated measures were attached. Some things are beyond understanding.
Added was an act to repeal a ban on abortions at military hospitals overseas, and a proposal to give young illegals who join the military or attend college a path to citizenship.
(For many years, immigrants who joined and served complete terms in the military were given the opportunity to gain citizenship. I guess this door has been closed or was closed some time ago. I remember it from years ago.)