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INFO for Reproductive Care Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 1:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9220

Bill 117 HR 9220, also known as the INFO for Reproductive Care Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that individuals have access to accurate and comprehensive information about reproductive health care options.

The bill requires that healthcare providers who offer reproductive health services provide patients with information about all available options, including contraception, abortion, and prenatal care. This information must be presented in a clear and unbiased manner, allowing patients to make informed decisions about their own reproductive health.

Additionally, the bill prohibits healthcare providers from withholding information or providing false or misleading information about reproductive health care options. It also includes provisions to ensure that individuals have access to affordable and timely reproductive health care services, regardless of their income or insurance status. Overall, the INFO for Reproductive Care Act of 2022 aims to promote transparency and access to reproductive health care services for all individuals. It seeks to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their own reproductive health and ensure that they have access to the care they need.

Congressional Summary of HR 9220

Informing New Factors and Options for Reproductive Care Act of 2022 or the INFO for Reproductive Care Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a campaign to educate health care professionals (and health care professions students) about assisting patients to navigate legal issues related to abortions and other reproductive health care services.

Current Status of Bill HR 9220

Bill HR 9220 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 21, 2022. Bill HR 9220 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 21, 2022.  Bill HR 9220's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of October 24, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9220

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
28
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9220

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9220

INFO for Reproductive Care Act of 2022
INFO for Reproductive Care Act of 2022
Informing New Factors and Options for Reproductive Care Act of 2022
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national public awareness campaign to inform health care professionals and health care professional students on how to help patients navigate the legal landscape in the United States with respect to abortion and other reproductive health care services following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and for other purposes.

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