To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1297 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 1, 2023, sponsored by Ronny Jackson with 80 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Mar 1, 2023
Co-sponsors: 80
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from providing certain funding related to abortion services. Specifically, the bill prohibits DOD from paying or reimbursing any fees or expenses for a health care professional (who provides health care at a military medical treatment facility) to gain a license in a state if the purpose of gaining the license is to provide abortion services.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ronny Jackson (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 80 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 1, 2023
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 1, 2023)

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Committees

Armed Services Committee

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