Military Abortion Care Access Bill

Official: MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act

IntroducedJune 12, 2025

Armed Forces and National Security

Why This Matters

This bill allows military facilities to provide abortion services and removes funding restrictions for these services. It aims to ensure that military personnel have access to necessary reproductive health care.

If you are a military servicemember, you could access abortion services at military facilities without funding restrictions.

Affects: This bill affects military servicemembers and their families who need abortion care.

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.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill removes restrictions on using Department of Defense funds for abortion care. 2. It allows military facilities to provide abortion services to servicemembers. 3. The bill aims to improve access to reproductive health care for military personnel. 4. It supports the health and well-being of servicemembers and their families. 5. The change applies to all branches of the military.

Who is affected?

This bill affects military servicemembers and their families who need abortion care.