Rep. Sarah Elfreth on Reversing Healthcare Cuts for Overseas Service Members

Policy Change and Reversal

• 📌 On March 13th, the Department of Defense issued new guidance that would stop military health clinics overseas from providing rape test kits to American civilian workers and contractors.
• ⚠️ These civilians, including intelligence analysts, teachers, doctors, and support staff, serve critical roles abroad in support of national security.
• 👏 Representative Sarah Elfreth spoke out against this policy, calling it a broken promise to those serving in dangerous places.
• ✅ Fortunately, 8 days after a hearing with Secretary Hegsith, this policy has been reversed.

Importance of Engagement

• 💡 Elfreth highlighted that public engagement and the amplification of voices by members of Congress can lead to meaningful change.
• 🎯 She continues to call out harmful cuts made by the Trump administration, emphasizing the significant risks involved when services Americans deserve are dismantled.
• 🗣️ Elfreth urged her colleagues to follow this example of effective advocacy and governmental response.