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Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act

3/8/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4391

Bill 118 hr 4391, also known as the Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that all individuals have equal access to reproductive healthcare services, regardless of their income, location, or insurance coverage.

The bill includes several key provisions, including:

1. Prohibiting states from imposing restrictions on reproductive healthcare providers that are not medically necessary. This would prevent states from passing laws that make it difficult for individuals to access services such as abortion or contraception. 2. Requiring insurance companies to cover reproductive healthcare services, including abortion, without imposing additional costs or restrictions. This would ensure that individuals have access to these services regardless of their insurance coverage. 3. Providing funding for reproductive healthcare clinics that serve low-income communities. This would help ensure that individuals who may not be able to afford these services can still access them. Overall, the Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act aims to ensure that all individuals have equal access to reproductive healthcare services, regardless of their financial situation or where they live. This bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage could have a significant impact on the availability of reproductive healthcare services in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 4391

Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act

This bill includes assisted reproduction as a tax deductible medical expense. It defines assisted reproduction as any methods, treatments, procedures, and services for effectuating a pregnancy and bringing it to term, and treats it as medical care of the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or a dependent to the extent that they intend to take legal custody or responsibility for any children born as a result of such assisted reproduction.

Current Status of Bill HR 4391

Bill HR 4391 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2023. Bill HR 4391 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2023.  Bill HR 4391's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4391

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
90
Democrat Cosponsors
90
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4391

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4391

Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act
Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain assisted reproduction expenses as medical expenses of the taxpayer.

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