Shaheen said she is leading legislation to codify the Pentagon's policy providing protected leave for abortion and reproductive health care to service members and military families, pledging to do everything she can to protect their health and safety.
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- Office of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheenhttps://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/new-shaheen-unveils-new-legislation-to-provide-us-service-members-access-to-protected-leave-for-abortion-and-reproductive-health-care-services ↗
“That's why it is paramount that Congress act to enshrine current Department of Defense policy to protect servicewomen and military families and provide them necessary leave for reproductive health care services... I'll do everything I can to mitigate the impact they may feel from these extreme policies and ensure their health and safety comes first.”