Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act

Key Points

• The bill would block federal agencies from relocating headquarters or significant staff (5% or more of employees, or 10% of budget) to states that have enacted abortion restrictions since June 24, 2022. It also bars spending federal money on new buildings or leases in those states, with narrow exceptions for maintaining existing facilities or providing in-person public services.
• Federal workers could refuse transfers, assignments, or duty station changes to states with restrictive abortion laws for medical, reproductive, family planning, or personal health reasons. Agencies could not require employees to relocate to those states as a condition of a promotion or appointment.
• The government would cover travel costs for federal employees and their dependents to reach a state where reproductive healthcare, including abortion, is legal. Workers would also get up to 21 days of paid administrative leave for abortion-related travel.
• The bill shields federal workers' privacy by prohibiting agencies from asking about or considering abortion history during security clearance investigations, job reviews, or any personnel actions. Anti-retaliation protections ensure workers cannot be punished for using these benefits.