118th Congress Health
H.R. 445: HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill creates a position within the Department of Health and Human Services to support access to reproductive and sexual health services (including services relating to pregnancy and the termination of a pregnancy) that are evidence-based and medically accurate.
Functions of the position include (1) educating the public about medication abortions and other sexual and reproductive health services, (2) collecting and analyzing data about consumer access to and health insurance coverage for those services, and (3) coordinating with the Federal Trade Commission on issues related to consumer protection and data privacy for those services.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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Cosponsors
- Veronica Escobar D-TXOriginal
- Sylvia Garcia D-TXOriginal
- Sara Jacobs D-CAOriginal
- Barbara Lee D-CAOriginal
- Katie Porter D-CA
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History
- Introduced in the House by Nikema Williams.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.