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H.R. 4121: Right to Contraception Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jun 14, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jun 14, 2023

This bill sets out statutory protections for an individual's right to access and a health care provider's right to provide contraception and related information. Contraception refers to an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives (i.e., a device or medication used to prevent pregnancy), fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures.

Generally, the bill prohibits measures that single out and impede access to contraception and related information. However, a party may defend against a claim that a measure violates the bill's prohibitions by demonstrating, through clear and convincing evidence, that the measure significantly advances the safety of contraception and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means. The bill also specifies that the prohibition preempts inconsistent state and local laws and applies in spite of other federal laws, including the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993.

The Department of Justice, individuals, or health care providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

208

Who scored on this bill

18 points earned
  1. 1Kathy Manning D-NC SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced4 events+18
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History

  1. Jun 14, 2023Introduced in the House by Kathy Manning.
Show the full action history (4 actions)
  1. Jun 16, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Jun 15, 2023Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2946)
  3. Jun 14, 2023Introduced in House
  4. Jun 14, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.