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Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers: New Leave and Reimbursement Rules

This bill aims to facilitate servicemembers' access to abortion by mandating leave approval for this purpose and reimbursing travel costs if the procedure is unavailable locally. It ensures privacy and protection against adverse actions for servicemembers utilizing these rights, impacting their health and well-being.
Key points
Servicemembers will be entitled to leave for abortion care, which must be approved as time-sensitive.
They will not be required to disclose details of the procedure to their commanding officer during such leave.
If abortion is prohibited or inaccessible in their jurisdiction, servicemembers will be reimbursed for travel costs to another location.
Privacy of servicemembers taking this leave will be protected, and they cannot face adverse action for requesting or taking it.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8916
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Process start date: 2022-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8916.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Servicemembers will be entitled to leave for abortion care, which must be approved as time-sensitive.
  • They will not be required to disclose details of the procedure to their commanding officer during such leave.
  • If abortion is prohibited or inaccessible in their jurisdiction, servicemembers will be reimbursed for travel costs to another location.
  • Privacy of servicemembers taking this leave will be protected, and they cannot face adverse action for requesting or taking it.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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