United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 30 R cosponsors

HR 9389 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from paying for or reimbursing (1) any fees or expenses relating to a health care professional gaining a license in a state if the purpose of gaining such license is to provide abortion services, or (2) travel expenses related to abortion services.

Bill Text

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The bill adds restrictions on the reimbursement of fees and travel expenses related to abortion services by the Department of Defense.

  • 10 U.S.C. § 1093

    (c) Restriction on Reimbursement of Certain Fees.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may not pay for or reimburse any fees or expenses, including travel expenses, relating to a health-care professional gaining a license in a State if the purpose of gaining such license is to provide abortion services. (2) In this subsection: (A) The term `health-care professional' means a member of the armed forces, civilian employee of the Department of Defense, personal services contractor under section 1091 of this title, or other individual who provides health care at a military medical treatment facility. (B) The term `license' has the meaning given that term in section 1094 of this title. (d) Restriction on Reimbursement of Travel Expenses.--The Secretary of Defense may not pay for or reimburse any individual for travel expenses relating to abortion services.

    The amendment introduces new provisions that prohibit the Secretary of Defense from reimbursing expenses related to obtaining licenses for providing abortion services and traveling for such services.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 29 co-sponsors · 517 not signed on

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Not signed on (517)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9389 do?
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from paying for or reimbursing (1) any fees or expenses relating to a health care professional gaining a license in a state if the purpose of gaining such license is to provide abortion services, or (2) travel expenses related to abortion services.
Who sponsors HR 9389?
HR 9389 is sponsored by Jackson, Ronny (Republican), Roy, Chip (Republican), Lamborn, Doug (Republican), Waltz, Michael (Republican), Fallon, Pat (Republican), Gaetz, Matt (Republican), Steube, W. Gregory (Republican), Cammack, Kat (Republican), Miller, Mary E. (Republican), Duncan, Jeff (Republican), Harshbarger, Diana (Republican), Bishop, Dan (Republican), Boebert, Lauren (Republican), Babin, Brian (Republican), Clyde, Andrew S. (Republican), Weber, Randy K. Sr. (Republican), Stefanik, Elise M. (Republican), Moolenaar, John R. (Republican), Lesko, Debbie (Republican), Ellzey, Jake (Republican), Biggs, Andy (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Wenstrup, Brad R. (Republican), Van Duyne, Beth (Republican), Mast, Brian J. (Republican), Pfluger, August (Republican), Bice, Stephanie I. (Republican), Rutherford, John H. (Republican), Finstad, Brad (Republican), and Banks, Jim (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9389?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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