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Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act
3/8/2024, 5:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4901
Bill 118 HR 4901, also known as the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to improve access to reproductive health care services for individuals across the country.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support organizations that provide reproductive health care services, such as contraception, abortion, and prenatal care. These grants would help these organizations expand their services and reach more individuals in need.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to ensure that health care providers cannot discriminate against individuals seeking reproductive health care services based on their gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. This is intended to protect the rights of all individuals to access the care they need without facing discrimination. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for research and education on reproductive health care issues. This would help to improve public understanding of these issues and ensure that individuals have access to accurate information about their reproductive health care options. Overall, the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act is aimed at improving access to reproductive health care services for individuals across the country, while also protecting their rights and promoting education and research in this important area of health care.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support organizations that provide reproductive health care services, such as contraception, abortion, and prenatal care. These grants would help these organizations expand their services and reach more individuals in need.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to ensure that health care providers cannot discriminate against individuals seeking reproductive health care services based on their gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. This is intended to protect the rights of all individuals to access the care they need without facing discrimination. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for research and education on reproductive health care issues. This would help to improve public understanding of these issues and ensure that individuals have access to accurate information about their reproductive health care options. Overall, the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act is aimed at improving access to reproductive health care services for individuals across the country, while also protecting their rights and promoting education and research in this important area of health care.
Congressional Summary of HR 4901
Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act
This bill establishes various grants and related programs that address sexual and reproductive health care for individuals with disabilities.
Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration must support
- training for health care providers who offer sexual and reproductive health care to individuals with disabilities, and
- educating individuals with disabilities about sexual and reproductive health care.
The bill also authorizes support for medical schools, nursing schools, and other educational institutions that offer obstetrics and gynecology training programs to expand the number of individuals with disabilities entering the reproductive health care workforce.
Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must study the effectiveness and other aspects of reproductive health care services and programs for individuals with disabilities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4901
Bill HR 4901 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill HR 4901 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2023. Bill HR 4901's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4901
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
56Democrat Cosponsors
56Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4901
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Disability and paralysis
- Education programs funding
- Employment and training programs
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Higher education
- Medical education
- Nursing
- Sex and reproductive health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4901
Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act
Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act
To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4901
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