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Restrictions on Defense Department Funding for Abortion Services

This bill aims to prohibit the Department of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses related to abortion services. This means military personnel and civilians employed by the Department of Defense will not have travel expenses or licensing fees for medical professionals covered if they are related to providing abortion services.
Key points
The Department of Defense will not be able to cover travel expenses related to abortion services for any individual.
The Department of Defense will not be able to pay or reimburse licensing fees for healthcare professionals if the purpose of obtaining the license is to provide abortion services.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9389
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Process start date: 2022-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9389.

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 2022-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Defense will not be able to cover travel expenses related to abortion services for any individual.
  • The Department of Defense will not be able to pay or reimburse licensing fees for healthcare professionals if the purpose of obtaining the license is to provide abortion services.
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. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13].

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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