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H.R. 4876: Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act

The proposed legislation, known as the Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act, aims to amend the U.S. Code regarding healthcare services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It specifically focuses on ensuring that certain individuals who receive health care through the VA are provided with abortion care, counseling, and related services and medications.

Key Provisions of the Bill

  • Inclusion of Abortion Services: The bill mandates that hospital care and medical services offered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to covered individuals include abortion procedures and necessary related services, counseling, and medications.
  • Definition of Covered Individuals: The term "covered individual" refers to two categories:
    • A "covered veteran" as defined in existing regulations.
    • Individuals eligible for benefits under specific provisions regarding health care services.
  • Clerical Amendments: The bill includes amendments to the existing table of sections in the U.S. Code to formally incorporate the new section pertaining to abortion care and related services.

In essence, this act seeks to ensure that veterans and certain other individuals eligible for VA healthcare have access to comprehensive reproductive health services, including abortion. This represents a significant extension of the types of medical services that the VA is required to provide under federal law.

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Date Action
Aug. 05, 2025 Introduced in House
Aug. 05, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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