# 118-hr-1297: To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, and for other purposes.

118-hr-1297, To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, and for other purposes., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX); status Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-hr-1297
- Congress: 118
- Title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, and for other purposes.
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced: 2023-03-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 80
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, and for other purposes.

## Cosponsors (80)

- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] (R-TX), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4] (R-LA), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] (R-OH), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6] (R-TX), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] (R-TX), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] (R-KS), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9] (R-NC), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] (R-AR), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), 2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2023-03-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2023-03-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2023-03-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY), 2023-03-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), 2023-03-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), 2023-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), 2023-03-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL), 2023-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2023-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] (R-FL), 2023-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2023-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX), 2023-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2023-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX), 2023-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2023-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2023-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2023-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2023-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4] (R-OH), 2023-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9] (R-MI), 2023-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] (R-TX), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] (R-FL), 2023-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1] (R-TX), 2023-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6] (R-LA), 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] (R-TX), 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] (R-OH), 2023-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA), 2023-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2023-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2023-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC), 2023-07-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD), 2023-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), 2023-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2023-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2024-01-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] (R-FL), 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [118-hr-1297 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1297)

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