Safeguarding Reproductive Freedoms - Female Service Members

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As a military spouse and congressional candidate for Virginia’s 2nd District, I have lived the realities faced by service members and their families. My personal experience navigating the challenges of military life has deepened my commitment to advocating for policies that ensure the well-being and rights of those who serve our nation, particularly female service members, who often face unique hurdles in their careers and personal lives.

My Commitment

I am committed to being a voice for those who feel unheard, to ensuring that every woman who wears the uniform can serve with dignity, opportunity, and support. I will work every day to build a military that is stronger, safer, and more equitable—for every service member, and every family who serves alongside them. 

Policy Goals

• Enhance Health Care Access for Service Members
  • Ensure that all service members, regardless of gender, have access to comprehensive, high-quality medical care through TRICARE and military medical facilities.
  • Mandate funding for specialized health services for female service members, including gynecological care, prenatal care, and mental health services tailored to their needs.
  • Address the shortage of women’s health specialists in military medical facilities by creating incentives for recruitment and retention of qualified providers.
• Protect Reproductive Freedom
  • Codify protections for reproductive rights for all service members and their dependents, ensuring access to contraception, emergency contraception, and fertility treatments without fear of stigma or career repercussions.
  • Guarantee access to abortion services in military health facilities, particularly in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the service member's health, even in states with restrictive laws.
  • Offer travel and financial support for service members who must seek reproductive care outside their duty station due to local restrictions.
• Combat Sexual Harassment and Assault
  • Strengthen the reporting and response systems for sexual harassment and assault to create a safer, more supportive environment for female service members.
  • Expand oversight of investigations into sexual misconduct to ensure accountability and justice, while providing robust support services for survivors.
• Support Career Advancement for Female Service Members
  • Eliminate barriers to career progression by addressing gender bias in promotions, assignments, and leadership opportunities.
  • Implement more robust family support programs, including expanded childcare options and flexibility for service members with dependents, to ensure that parenting responsibilities do not hinder career success.

Commitment as a Military Spouse

As a military spouse, I understand the profound sacrifices and challenges that service members and their families endure. I’ve experienced the hardships of frequent relocations, long deployments, and the struggles of raising a family in a military lifestyle. I know firsthand how these realities can disproportionately affect female service members.

My platform is built on the values I live by—trust, transparency, integrity, resilience, and equality. These values drive my commitment to standing up for service members and their families, particularly when it comes to ensuring equality and access to care. Female service members deserve an environment where they can thrive professionally while also receiving the healthcare and support they need.