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Coast Guard Abortion Restrictions: No Funds or Travel for Services.

This bill stops the U.S. Coast Guard from using its funds or facilities to perform abortions. It also bans the use of federal money to cover travel costs for Coast Guard members or their dependents seeking abortion services. These restrictions do not apply in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is in danger.
Key points
Coast Guard funds and medical facilities cannot be used to perform abortions, limiting access to these services within the military healthcare system.
Coast Guard personnel and their families will no longer receive financial assistance (travel, lodging) from the government to obtain abortion services outside of the exceptions (rape, incest, life endangerment).
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Print number: 118_S_3619
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2024-01-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GUARD Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3619.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Coast Guard funds and medical facilities cannot be used to perform abortions, limiting access to these services within the military healthcare system.
  • Coast Guard personnel and their families will no longer receive financial assistance (travel, lodging) from the government to obtain abortion services outside of the exceptions (rape, incest, life endangerment).
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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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