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Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act

3/8/2024, 3:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9040

Bill 117 HR 9040, also known as the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to reproductive health care services for individuals across the country.

The bill includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. One of the main provisions is the requirement for health insurance plans to cover a comprehensive range of reproductive health care services, including contraception, abortion, and prenatal care. This would ensure that individuals have access to the care they need without facing financial barriers.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand funding for reproductive health care clinics, particularly those that serve low-income and underserved communities. This funding would help these clinics provide a wider range of services and reach more individuals in need of care. Another important aspect of the bill is the requirement for health care providers to offer unbiased and accurate information about reproductive health care options to their patients. This would help ensure that individuals are able to make informed decisions about their care. Overall, the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act aims to improve access to reproductive health care services for individuals across the country, particularly those in underserved communities. By expanding coverage, funding, and information, this bill seeks to ensure that all individuals have access to the care they need to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Congressional Summary of HR 9040

Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act

This bill establishes various grants and related programs that address sexual and reproductive health care for individuals with disabilities.

Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration must support

  • training for health care providers who offer sexual and reproductive health care to individuals with disabilities, and
  • educating individuals with disabilities about sexual and reproductive health care.
The Administration for Community Living must establish a national center to provide recommendations, technical assistance, and other resources related to the provision of sexual and reproductive health care for individuals with disabilities.

The bill also authorizes support for medical schools, nursing schools, and other educational institutions that offer obstetrics and gynecology training programs to expand the number of individuals with disabilities entering the reproductive health care workforce.

Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must study the effectiveness and other aspects of reproductive health care services and programs for individuals with disabilities.

Current Status of Bill HR 9040

Bill HR 9040 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2022. Bill HR 9040 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 29, 2022.  Bill HR 9040's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 30, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9040

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
48
Democrat Cosponsors
48
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9040

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Disability and paralysis
- Education programs funding
- Employment and training programs
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Higher education
- Medical education
- Nursing
- Sex and reproductive health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9040

Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act
Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act
To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities.

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