SB822: Modification to Department of Defense Travel Authorities for Abortion-Related Expenses Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill 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.
Plain-language summary
This bill would cancel a Department of Defense policy that allows military members to use travel money and leave time to access abortion services. The bill prohibits service members from using military travel allowances, medical leave, or administrative leave to travel for abortions. It would also prevent the military from paying for or reimbursing such travel. The bill is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet moved to for consideration.
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Sponsors
Joni Ernst
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (36)
Roger Wicker
Steve Daines
Kevin Cramer
Marsha Blackburn
Ted Budd