Right to Contraception Act
This bill establishes a federal right to access contraception, protecting individuals' ability to obtain contraceptives and health care providers' ability to offer them without government interference. It prohibits states from banning or restricting contraceptive services, products, or information, including laws that force providers to deny care based on personal beliefs or limit access to specific methods. The law immediately overrides conflicting state regulations and ensures that contraception remains available regardless of factors like race, income, disability, or location. It applies to all individuals and providers, building on existing federal protections like the Affordable Care Act's coverage requirements.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Feb 5, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 211 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
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Lizzie Fletcher
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Adelita S. Grijalva
DDemocratic
Co
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
Co
Al Green
DDemocratic
Co
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
Co
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
Co
Ami Bera
DDemocratic
Co
Analilia Mejia
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
Co
André Carson
DDemocratic
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