Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act
This bill requires military commanders to approve leave for active-duty service members and their dependents seeking abortion care without needing to disclose the specific procedure. It mandates reimbursement for travel costs to clinics providing abortion services when local access is unavailable and protects the privacy of those using this leave. The bill explicitly prohibits any negative consequences for service members who request or take such leave. It directly affects military personnel and their families by ensuring timely, private, and accessible abortion care without command interference.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Nov 9, 2023
Last action Nov 9, 2023
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Committee
1
Nov 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
lower
Nov 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mikie Sherrill
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Chrissy Houlahan
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Donald Norcross
DDemocratic
Co
Elissa Slotkin
DDemocratic
Co
Gabe Vasquez
DDemocratic
Co
Jared F. Golden
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Crow
DDemocratic
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