Right to Contraception Act
3/8/2023, 8:11 PMSummary of Bill HR 8373
Bill 117 HR 8373, also known as the Right to Contraception Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that individuals have access to contraception without facing any barriers or restrictions.The bill aims to achieve this by prohibiting any form of discrimination against individuals seeking contraception, including denial of coverage by insurance providers or refusal of services by healthcare providers. It also seeks to ensure that contraception is affordable and easily accessible to all individuals, regardless of their income or insurance status.
Additionally, the Right to Contraception Act includes provisions to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals seeking contraception, as well as to ensure that healthcare providers are trained and equipped to provide accurate information and services related to contraception. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 8373 is to promote reproductive health and autonomy by guaranteeing individuals the right to make informed decisions about their own bodies and reproductive choices.
Congressional Summary of HR 8373
Right to Contraception Act
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 access to contraception and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means.
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.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 8373
Bill HR 8373 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since July 14, 2022. Bill HR 8373 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 14, 2022. Bill HR 8373's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of July 21, 2022Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8373
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
290Democrat Cosponsors
290Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8373
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
Civil actions and liabilityFamily planning and birth controlFederal preemptionHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelSex and reproductive healthWomen's healthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8373
Right to Contraception ActRight to Contraception ActRight to Contraception ActTo protect a person’s ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.Comments
Most relevant
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8373
Latest Bills
Plain Language in Contracting Act
Bill HR 787March 31, 2025
ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
Bill HR 1634March 31, 2025
WOSB Accountability Act
Bill HR 1816March 31, 2025
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the operations of the Social Security Administration after January 20, 2025, including information on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration and to information in the possession of such Administration.
Bill HRES 195March 31, 2025
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025
Bill HR 1621March 31, 2025
A resolution celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.
Bill SRES 116March 31, 2025
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
Bill HJRES 59March 31, 2025
Financial Privacy Act of 2025
Bill HR 1602March 31, 2025
Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Bill HRES 198March 31, 2025
Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act of 2025
Bill HR 1577March 31, 2025
Right to Contraception Act
Bill S 4612December 29, 2022
Right to Contraception Act
Bill S 4557December 29, 2022
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8294) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8373) to protect a person's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8404) to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1232August 14, 2023