Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act

Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act

This bill establishes leave policies for the military departments regarding abortion care for members of the Armed Forces, including policy elements related to privacy. Additionally, the bill requires the military departments to reimburse members for travel costs incurred if a member must travel to a different jurisdiction for an abortion.

Under the bill, no member may be subject to any adverse action for requesting or taking leave in relation to abortion care.

Bill 117 HR 8916, also known as the Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that members of the military have access to comprehensive reproductive health care services, including contraception, abortion, and fertility treatments.

The bill specifically aims to overturn the current ban on using Department of Defense funds for abortion services in cases of rape or incest. It also seeks to expand access to contraception for servicemembers and their dependents, as well as provide coverage for fertility treatments for those struggling with infertility.

Additionally, the Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act includes provisions for education and training on reproductive health care for military medical personnel, in order to ensure that servicemembers receive high-quality and comprehensive care. Overall, this bill is designed to address the reproductive health care needs of members of the military and their families, and to ensure that they have access to the full range of reproductive health care services that they may need.