H.R.1742

Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act

Introduced·2/27/25

Federal HB1742 ensures leave for servicemembers to seek abortion and fertility care.

Federal HB1742, the Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act, mandates leave for servicemembers to seek abortion and fertility care. It requires the Secretary concerned to approve leave for non-covered reproductive health care, including abortion care, and to reimburse costs for meals, lodging, transportation, and escorts. The bill emphasizes the importance of privacy and prohibits adverse actions against servicemembers for accessing or approving such leave.

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History

Feb 11

House

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Houlahan asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1742, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Feb 27, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.