H.R. 3969 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Armed Services, Jun 12, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExpands abortion access for military servicemembers
Right now, the Department of Defense can only use its funds and facilities for abortions in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother's life. This bill would remove those restrictions, allowing DOD funds and facilities to be used to perform abortions for any reason.
How it affects you
If this becomes law, active-duty military servicemembers and their families would have broader access to abortion services through military medical facilities and funding. Others would not be directly affected.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 12, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3969
A BILL
MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act
Sponsor: Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6) · Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 12, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.”