S 822 118th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security Military personnel and dependents Sex and reproductive health Women's health

Modification to Department of Defense Travel Authorities for Abortion-Related Expenses Act of 2023

Introduced: March 15, 2023 Introduced by: Ernst, Joni Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov

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Jul 25, 2023

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 146.

Jul 25, 2023

Committee on Armed Services. Reported by Senator Reed with an amendment. Without written report.

Jun 21, 2023

Committee on Armed Services. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

Mar 15, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Mar 15, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Modification to Department of Defense Travel Authorities for Abortion-Related Expenses Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide Congress with a briefing or report that assesses certain DOD policies and practices regarding abortion care for members of the Armed Forces. Among other elements, the briefing or report must assess the legality of DOD implementing policies that allow members of the Armed Forces to seek elective abortions or other medical procedures that are not covered by DOD. The report or briefing must assess the legality with respect to certain existing requirements and prohibitions related to abortion and family planning services.

DOD must take necessary precautions to prevent the disclosure of any personal identifiable information of individuals included in the assessment for the briefing or report.

What's happening now July 25, 2023

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 146.

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