Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 8084: Access to LARCs Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on access to multiple contraceptive methods at community health centers located in health care deserts. The study will examine barriers such as reimbursement, inventory stocking, provider training, and patient education, and will identify which centers receive funding under the Public Health Service Act. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress detailing the study findings. The bill defines key terms including "women in need," "health care desert," and "range of contraceptive methods" to ensure clarity in the study's scope.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs HHS to study contraceptive access barriers at community health centers, aiming to improve patient access to healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 8083: Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act

This bill would allow certain oral contraceptive drugs to be sold over-the-counter to adults aged 18 and older by requiring the FDA to prioritize their review and waive associated application fees. It specifically excludes emergency contraceptives and drugs also approved for induced abortion from these provisions. The legislation also directs the Government Accountability Office to study how federal programs fund contraception over the past 15 years, covering Medicare, Medicaid, and other health services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to contraception by allowing OTC sales for adults 18+, improving patient access to healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 8024: Maternal Vaccination Act

The Maternal Vaccination Act directs federal funding to expand a public health campaign focused on increasing vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children. It modifies existing laws to include these groups in awareness efforts and specifically targets racial and ethnic minority communities to address equity gaps. The bill also adjusts the funding timeline and amount for the campaign, increasing the annual allocation from $15 million to $17 million for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. These changes aim to improve maternal and child health outcomes by ensuring broader access to vaccination information and resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal funding from $15M to $17M for maternal vaccination campaign, directly advancing public health budget allocation92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding from $15M to $17M for maternal vaccination campaign and expands public health awareness for pregnant/postpartum individuals and minority communities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2026

HRES 1163: Supporting the recognition of a "Day of Remembrance and Commitment to Maternal Health Equity", honoring the life of Kira Johnson, and commending 4Kira4Moms for its unwavering dedication to improving maternal health in Atlanta, throughout Georgia, and across the United States, and for other purposes.

This resolution formally recognizes a Day of Remembrance and Commitment to Maternal Health Equity to honor Kira Johnson, a mother who died from preventable complications in 2016, and commends the organization 4Kira4Moms for its work improving maternal health outcomes. The document highlights 4Kira4Moms' advocacy for federal legislation aimed at reducing racial disparities in maternal care, including efforts to fund community organizations, train healthcare workers on bias reduction, and establish hospital compliance programs for respectful maternity care. It also acknowledges the organization's support for broader policy initiatives that address social determinants of health, data collection, and paternal engagement in maternal health. The resolution serves as a commemorative statement rather than a law, expressing support for ongoing efforts to address preventable maternal deaths in the United States.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes maternal health equity day and commends organization working to reduce racial disparities in maternal care, indicating support for improving healthcare access and outcomes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 7830: WELLS Act

This bill requires hospitals receiving Medicare funding to create discharge plans for pregnant patients who are expected to leave the hospital before delivery, ensuring they have safe transportation and access to backup care if needed. The discharge plans must include clinical justification for early discharge, assessment of travel logistics, identification of alternative delivery facilities, and confirmation that patients understand the information in their primary language. Additionally, the bill expands rural maternal health training grants to include racial bias training, establishes performance milestones for grant recipients, and creates a new initiative to evaluate different training models for healthcare professionals. The legislation also mandates the development of a public dashboard tracking maternal health outcomes and federal investments in maternal health research.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens patient safety by requiring hospitals to create discharge plans for pregnant individuals, ensuring access to backup care and safe transportation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 30, 2026

HR 8159: Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on barriers that prevent patients from accessing pain management during gynecologic procedures. The study will examine factors such as insurance coverage, provider training, and resource availability, and will include input from patients, medical professionals, and health equity experts. Within 24 months of enactment, the Secretary must submit a report with findings and recommendations to relevant congressional committees. The bill does not change current laws or funding but establishes a research requirement to inform future policy decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs study on barriers to pain management access, examining insurance coverage and provider training to improve patient care and equity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SCONRES 31: A concurrent resolution recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.

This concurrent resolution formally recognizes Congress's duty to protect the rights and economic security of working women in the United States. It highlights concerns about wage gaps, workplace discrimination, and recent policy changes that the bill's sponsors claim have disproportionately harmed women in the workforce. The document calls for federal action to ensure equal pay, workplace safety, access to healthcare, and the right to unionize, while affirming the importance of women's contributions to the economy. As a non-binding statement of principle, it does not create new laws but serves to express congressional intent and guide future legislative priorities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly calls for access to healthcare as part of protecting working women's rights, indicating support for healthcare access.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly calls for protecting working women's rights, addressing wage gaps, workplace discrimination, and supporting equal pay, workplace safety, healthcare access, and unionization rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Employment Discrimination Workplace Safety

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in committee · United States · House Mar 30, 2026

HR 8158: Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act

This bill would create a federal paid leave program allowing employees to take up to 96 hours of paid time off each year for reproductive health needs, including menstrual care, endometriosis, fertility treatments, and pregnancy-related procedures. It applies to private employers with at least five employees and certain government workers, requiring employers to grant this leave upon request without requiring employees to find replacements during their absence. The legislation prohibits retaliation against employees who use this leave and establishes enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Labor, including civil penalties for violations. Employers with existing paid leave policies that already cover these reproductive health reasons would not need to provide additional leave under this bill.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes federal paid leave for reproductive health needs, expanding access to healthcare services and protecting patient rights.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates federal paid leave program expanding worker benefits and protecting reproductive health needs for employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House Mar 30, 2026

HRES 1147: Recognizing the United States legacy of dismissed pain and denied autonomy in women's health care, and affirming the Federal Government's duty to protect individual dignity and advance patient-centered care in women's health.

This resolution formally acknowledges historical and ongoing injustices in women's healthcare, particularly affecting marginalized groups such as Black, Indigenous, immigrant, LGBTQ+, disabled, and low-income women. It highlights specific issues including dismissed pain, lack of bodily autonomy, and past medical abuses like non-consensual sterilization and coercive contraceptive testing. The bill calls for patient-centered care, expanded research, and stronger protections for reproductive and gynecological health, while urging the federal government to address systemic bias in medical settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill affirms duty to protect patient dignity, advance patient-centered care, and calls for expanded research and protections for women's health, directly supporting healthcare improvements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 3999: Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow women veterans to directly schedule appointments for women's specialty care without needing a referral from a primary care provider. The law applies to all women veterans enrolled in the VA system who are eligible for services such as gynecology, obstetrics, maternity, and postpartum care. Under the bill, these appointments must be available through VA medical centers, clinics, and online or telephone scheduling tools without additional administrative barriers. The provision does not change existing eligibility requirements for receiving VA healthcare services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves access to women's specialty care for veterans by removing referral requirements, directly advancing healthcare access and patient rights.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill improves women veterans healthcare access by allowing direct scheduling for specialty care without referral requirements, strengthening VA services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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