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James Walkinshaw (D-VA)

Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act

H.R. 9448 · House bill Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic bill with 35 Democratic cosponsors · See all 35 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act aims to ensure reproductive healthcare access for Federal employees. It restricts Executive agencies from moving headquarters or significant portions to states on a "Restrictive Location List" compiled by the Comptroller General. The bill also limits the use of funds for leasing or constructing facilities in those specific states. Federal employees are granted the right to opt out of assignments or promotions that would require moving to these restricted locations due to health or family considerations. Additionally, the act provides travel and transportation allowances and administrative leave for those needing to travel for abortion services. Finally, it prohibits the investigation of abortion-related information during security clearance adjudications and personnel actions.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Scored +8

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill explicitly protects reproductive healthcare access and prevents workplace discrimination based on abortion use.

  • Scored +8

    Does this make abortion easier to get?

    The bill provides travel allowances and paid leave to ensure federal employees can access abortion services outside their resident state.

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill prohibits agencies from investigating or using abortion-related information in security clearance and personnel decisions.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill restricts agency headquarters and facility construction in certain states, which may limit job growth in those regions.

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill increases federal spending through travel allowances and administrative leave for reproductive services.

  • Scored -1

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    The bill alters security clearance adjudication guidelines regarding reproductive health information.