arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

DoD Travel Funds Ban for Abortion Access and Related Expenses.

This bill seeks to terminate the Department of Defense policy that provided travel and transportation allowances for service members and their dependents seeking abortion services. It explicitly prohibits the use of military funds for travel, lodging, and meals related to obtaining an abortion or abortion-related services. Exceptions are maintained only for cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is endangered.
Key points
Military funds will no longer cover travel expenses (transportation, lodging, meals) for service members and their dependents seeking abortion services, increasing personal costs.
Service members are prohibited from using medical convalescent leave or administrative absences for travel to obtain an abortion, except in statutory exception cases.
Limited access to abortion due to duty location will not be considered an 'extraordinary circumstance' justifying special travel allowances.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Modification to Department of Defense Travel Authorities for Abortion-Related Expenses Act of 2023
Print number: S 822
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2023-03-15
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-flash-latest
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch
Summary & Status

Key Questions about DoD Travel Funds Ban for Abortion Access and Related Expenses.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 822.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military funds will no longer cover travel expenses (transportation, lodging, meals) for service members and their dependents seeking abortion services, increasing personal costs.
  • Service members are prohibited from using medical convalescent leave or administrative absences for travel to obtain an abortion, except in statutory exception cases.
  • Limited access to abortion due to duty location will not be considered an 'extraordinary circumstance' justifying special travel allowances.

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. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 146.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 822

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. Review our public AI processing logs for full transparency, and use Lustra to track active legislation for instant status push notifications.

CATEGORIES

Health Security