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VA Abortion Transparency Act: Mandatory Quarterly Reporting on Procedures and Costs.

This law mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit detailed, regular reports to Congress concerning abortions facilitated by the VA. Citizens, particularly veterans and their families, will gain quarterly insight into the total number of procedures, methods used, gestational age, and the exact expenditures covering procedures and staff training. The goal is to increase transparency regarding the use of public funds for these services while ensuring complete patient anonymity.
Key points
The VA must report quarterly to Congress the exact number of abortions, categorized by method (surgical/drug) and recipient (veteran/dependent).
Detailed disclosure of all VA expenditures related to abortion facilitation is required, including procedure costs, training, infrastructure, and the use of PACT Act funds (Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund).
Reports must specify the state and gestational week of the procedure but strictly exclude any individually identifiable patient information.
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Print number: 118_HR_8029
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Process start date: 2024-04-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Abortion Transparency Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8029.

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 2024-04-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The VA must report quarterly to Congress the exact number of abortions, categorized by method (surgical/drug) and recipient (veteran/dependent).
  • Detailed disclosure of all VA expenditures related to abortion facilitation is required, including procedure costs, training, infrastructure, and the use of PACT Act funds (Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund).
  • Reports must specify the state and gestational week of the procedure but strictly exclude any individually identifiable patient information.
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. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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