Do you know a woman who works for the federal government or serves in the military? Did you know that anti-choice politicians have made it harder for her to get abortion care? Here’s what’s happening: Women who depend on the government for their basic health care don’t have the same choices as other women.

The Challenge

Every year, Congress passes a set of bills that fund government programs.

Anti-choice politicians use these bills to restrict access to abortion services for women who depend on the federal government for their health care.

Here's a list of women who are affected:

• Military personnel and their families
• Women who work for the federal government
• Women who rely on Medicaid and Medicare for their health-care coverage
• Peace Corps volunteers
• Native-American women
• Women in federal prisons

For example, women in the armed forces can not get abortion care at military hospitals. They aren't even allowed to pay with their own money. This situation is especially bad for women serving overseas. Can you imagine if a woman is stationed in a country where abortion is illegal?

Our Solution

Abortion care is a vital component of women's reproductive health. We work hard to oppose the discriminatory laws that deny women their right to choose.

It's time to change bad laws that are barriers for women. Women who work for the government or serve in the military should not lose health-related choices.