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HR1742FEDERALin_committee

Ms. Houlahan assumes primary sponsorship of H.R. 1742, the Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act

Original title: Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act

February 11, 2026

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Floor Vote

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Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Houlahan asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1742, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.Feb 11, 2026

Lead sponsor

Sean Casten

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This change in sponsorship status facilitates the legislative process for a bill concerning reproductive healthcare access for military personnel, allowing other members of Congress to formally join as cosponsors.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Ms. Houlahan

She is now the primary sponsor of the bill, granting her authority to add cosponsors.

Representative Sherrill

She is no longer the primary sponsor of the bill.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

Representative Houlahan has been designated as the primary sponsor of H.R. 1742, a bill titled the Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act, following a request. This procedural change allows for the addition of new cosponsors and the reprinting of the legislation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for Ms. Houlahan to be the 'first sponsor'?

Being the allows the member to manage the bill's cosponsorship list and request official reprinting of the document.

Does this change the content of the bill?

No, this is a procedural change regarding the sponsorship of the bill, not a change to the bill's text or policy provisions.

Why It Matters

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Sponsorship Transfer

The bill's primary sponsorship was transferred from Representative Sherrill to Ms. Houlahan to facilitate the addition of new cosponsors.

Ms. Houlahan Representative Sherrill H.R. 1742

Connected Entities

otherFAFSA Simplification Act“A previous law that this bill amends regarding Pell Grant calculations.”Map →

personSean Casten“Representative from Illinois who introduced the bill.”Map →

otherHigher Education Act of 1965“The underlying law being amended by this bill.”Map →

personRepresentative Sherrill“Original sponsor of H.R. 1742”Map →

personMs. Houlahan“Designated as the first sponsor of H.R. 1742”Map →

otherConsumer Price Index“The economic metric used to determine the annual adjustment percentage for grant”Map →

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