Proposal:Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 8916
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act

This bill establishes leave policies for the military departments regarding abortion care for members of the Armed Forces, including policy elements related to privacy. Additionally, the bill requires the military departments to reimburse members for travel costs incurred if a member must travel to a different jurisdiction for an abortion.

Under the bill, no member may be subject to any adverse action for requesting or taking leave in relation to abortion care.

Bill Title

Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-09-20: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
• 2022-09-20: Introduced in House
• 2022-09-20: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.