To protect an individuals ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care providers ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.

3/5/2025, 9:06 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 119 HR 999, also known as the Contraceptive Access and Protection Act, aims to safeguard individuals' rights to access and use contraceptives, as well as protect healthcare providers' ability to offer contraceptive services and information. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals have the freedom to make decisions about their reproductive health without facing discrimination or barriers.

Specifically, the bill prohibits any entity, including employers and insurance providers, from interfering with an individual's access to contraceptives or contraception. It also prohibits discrimination against healthcare providers who offer contraceptive services or information to their patients.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of providing accurate and comprehensive information about contraceptives to individuals, ensuring that they are able to make informed choices about their reproductive health. Overall, Bill 119 HR 999 aims to uphold and protect individuals' rights to access and use contraceptives, as well as support healthcare providers in offering essential reproductive health services to their patients.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 999

Introduced on
2025-02-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 119 HR 999, also known as the Contraceptive Access and Protection Act, aims to safeguard individuals' rights to access and use contraceptives, as well as protect healthcare providers' ability to offer contraceptive services and information. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals have the freedom to make decisions about their reproductive health without facing discrimination or barriers.

Specifically, the bill prohibits any entity, including employers and insurance providers, from interfering with an individual's access to contraceptives or contraception. It also prohibits discrimination against healthcare providers who offer contraceptive services or information to their patients.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of providing accurate and comprehensive information about contraceptives to individuals, ensuring that they are able to make informed choices about their reproductive health. Overall, Bill 119 HR 999 aims to uphold and protect individuals' rights to access and use contraceptives, as well as support healthcare providers in offering essential reproductive health services to their patients.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo protect an individuals ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care providers ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.