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US S822
US S822Modification to Department of Defense Travel Authorities for Abortion-Related Expenses Act of 2023
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Introduced
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
In Committee
06/21/2023
06/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Modification to Department of Defense Travel Authorities for Abortion-Related Expenses Act of 2023," seeks to terminate a Department of Defense memorandum that allowed for the use of funds and resources for abortions, except in cases where the life of the mother is endangered or the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. The bill prohibits the use of travel and transportation allowances, medical convalescent leave, and administrative absences for members of the armed forces or their dependents to obtain abortions, with the same exceptions. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Defense to provide a briefing or report to Congress on the implementation of policies related to abortion coverage and access.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (37)
Joni Ernst (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
James Lankford (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Eric Schmitt (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
John Thune (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Tommy Tuberville (R),
J.D. Vance (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 146. (on 07/25/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Defense
- ‐ Personnel Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/822/all-info | 03/16/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s822/BILLS-118s822rs.pdf | 07/29/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s822/BILLS-118s822is.pdf | 03/30/2023 |
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