H.R. 3969 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the restriction on the use of funds and facilities of the Department of Defense for abortion care.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] Introduced June 12, 2025 Cosponsors 6 (6 D) Latest action June 12, 2025

Summary

Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Servicemembers Act or the MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act
This bill allows Department of Defense (DOD) funds and facilities to be used to perform abortions without restrictions on the reason. Currently, DOD funds and facilities may only be used to perform abortions if the abortion is due to rape, incest, or endangerment of the mother.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 12, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  2. Jun 12, 2025 Introduced in House

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