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Expanding Access to Family Planning Act
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4329
The main goal of the bill is to ensure that individuals have access to a wide range of family planning services, including contraception, counseling, and education. By increasing access to these services, the bill aims to reduce unintended pregnancies, improve maternal and child health outcomes, and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
In addition to funding for family planning services, the bill also includes provisions to expand access to comprehensive sex education in schools and increase awareness about the importance of family planning. By promoting education and awareness, the bill seeks to empower individuals to take control of their reproductive health and make informed choices about their future. Overall, the Expanding Access to Family Planning Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve access to family planning services for individuals across the United States. By increasing funding for these services and promoting education and awareness, the bill seeks to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and improve overall health outcomes for families.
Congressional Summary of HR 4329
Expanding Access to Family Planning Act
This bill provides, subject to specified conditions, funding through FY2033 for federally funded family planning services and clinics.
In particular, the funds must be used for (1) grants and contracts that support the provision of family planning services, and (2) clinic infrastructure (e.g., construction and renovation of clinics).
Clinics that receive funding to provide family planning services must offer each patient with a positive pregnancy test the opportunity for nondirective counseling on (1) prenatal care and delivery; (2) infant care, foster care, and adoption; and (3) pregnancy termination. This counseling must include referrals if requested by a patient.
Additionally, if a funding recipient makes subawards for the provision of family planning services, the recipient may not prohibit an entity from participating in a subaward program for reasons other than the entity's inability to provide family planning services.
