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BillHR 4876 · 119

Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act

Introduced
Aug 5, 2025
Cosponsors
125
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide access to reproductive health services, including abortion, to veterans. Funds these services through the VA health care system.

Sponsored By

Julia Brownley
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Aug 5, 2025
  2. Mar 18, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects US veterans, particularly women, by ensuring they have access to reproductive health services through the VA. It directly impacts the approximately 555,000 women veterans who rely on the VA for healthcare, allowing them to receive these services without additional cost or restriction.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
121backers
  • Democratic121
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (125)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedAug 5, 2025
Last UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee Hearings Held
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.