Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act
This bill requires the military to approve leave for abortion and fertility care without commanders needing to know the specific procedure. It mandates reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals, and transportation costs when care isn't available nearby, and prohibits punishment for using this leave. It directly affects active-duty service members and their dependents who face barriers to reproductive care due to military restrictions or location. The policy change removes command discretion in approving leave for time-sensitive reproductive health services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Houlahan asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1742, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 80 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Mikie Sherrill
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
Co
André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
April McClain Delaney
DDemocratic
Co
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
Co
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
Co
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
Co
Brittany Pettersen
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
Chrissy Houlahan
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
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