This bill aims to establish comprehensive leave policies for members of the Armed Forces and their dependents seeking non-covered reproductive health care. It mandates that the relevant Secretary consider such care, which includes abortion and assisted reproductive technology , as time-sensitive and therefore approve necessary leave. A crucial provision ensures that servicemembers are not required to disclose the specific procedure they are receiving to their commanding officer, safeguarding their privacy. Furthermore, the legislation requires reimbursement for travel-related costs, including meals, lodging, and transportation, if timely access to these services is not available near their duty station. It also explicitly prohibits any adverse action against a member for requesting, taking, providing, or approving leave under these provisions. The bill seeks to remove logistical and command-related barriers to essential reproductive health services, promoting the health, well-being, and retention of military personnel by ensuring equitable access to care regardless of location or personal beliefs.
Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.
Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.
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Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act
USA119th CongressHR-1742| House
| Updated: 2/11/2026
This bill aims to establish comprehensive leave policies for members of the Armed Forces and their dependents seeking non-covered reproductive health care. It mandates that the relevant Secretary consider such care, which includes abortion and assisted reproductive technology , as time-sensitive and therefore approve necessary leave. A crucial provision ensures that servicemembers are not required to disclose the specific procedure they are receiving to their commanding officer, safeguarding their privacy. Furthermore, the legislation requires reimbursement for travel-related costs, including meals, lodging, and transportation, if timely access to these services is not available near their duty station. It also explicitly prohibits any adverse action against a member for requesting, taking, providing, or approving leave under these provisions. The bill seeks to remove logistical and command-related barriers to essential reproductive health services, promoting the health, well-being, and retention of military personnel by ensuring equitable access to care regardless of location or personal beliefs.
Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.
Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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.