Contact Congress about H.R. 1742: Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act

Service members could get leave to seek abortion or fertility care that military health coverage does not pay for. The military would also pay some travel costs when that care is not available nearby.

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Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Latest action on H.R. 1742: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects service members and their dependents who need abortion care or fertility care that military health coverage does not pay for. It matters most when they are stationed somewhere with few nearby providers or strict limits on care. It also affects commanders, Defense Health Agency medical providers, and military offices that would handle leave, privacy, and travel payments.

Why this matters: This bill could make it easier for military families to reach abortion or fertility care when nearby options are limited. Today, where a person is stationed can shape how hard it is to get that care. The bill would reduce some travel and command barriers, but it would not make the military health system pay for the medical procedures themselves. It could also affect military scheduling, privacy practices, and Defense Department costs, though the bill does not state the size of those effects.

Key provisions in H.R. 1742

• Military leaders would have to treat this care as urgent. They would have to approve leave for non-covered reproductive health care.
• Commanders could not make people name the exact procedure. This rule would apply when service members or dependents ask for this leave.
• The military would repay travel costs when timely care is not available nearby. Covered costs would include meals, lodging, and transportation.
• The military could also repay travel costs for escorts or attendants. This would apply when the service member or dependent asks for that help.
• Defense Health Agency medical providers and commanders would have to protect privacy as much as they can. The privacy rule would cover leave tied to this care.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 1742

What is H.R. 1742?

Service members could get leave to seek abortion or fertility care that military health coverage does not pay for. The military would also pay some travel costs when that care is not available nearby.

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Who should I contact about H.R. 1742?

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