To terminate the Department of Defense memorandum relating to access to abortions, to prohibit the use of travel and transportation allowances, medical convalescent leave, and administrative absences to travel to obtain abortions, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Reed, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Reed, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Reed, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Reed, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Reed, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Reed, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Reed, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Reed, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Reed, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Reed, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Terminates DOD memorandum allowing travel for abortion access and prohibits using defense funds for abortion-related travel. Reaffirms existing restrictions on DOD abortion funding.
Who Benefits and How
Anti-abortion advocates achieve policy goal. DOD funding aligned with existing statutory restrictions. Federal budget not used for abortion travel.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Military service members lose abortion travel assistance. Women in military face restricted access. DOD family planning options reduced.
Key Provisions
- Terminates Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care memo
- Prohibits travel funding for abortion access
- Reaffirms Section 1093 restrictions on DOD abortion funding
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Terminates DOD policy on travel for abortion access and prohibits abortion travel funding
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Eliminate DOD abortion travel assistance"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Defense
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