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- H.R.2085
H.R.2085: Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Women Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced June 2, 2011
- Latest Major Action June 24, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
82 (81 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Women Act or the MARCH for Military Women Act - Amends the prohibition on using funds available to the Department of Defense (DOD) to perform abortions by adding an exception for cases where the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. (Current law provides an exception only where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.) Repeals a statutory...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| June 2, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) |