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Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act

3/11/2024, 5:36 PM

Summary of Bill S 2544

Bill 118 s 2544, also known as the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility 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 access to comprehensive reproductive health care services, regardless of their income, location, or insurance coverage.

The bill includes several key provisions aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care services. One of the main provisions is the requirement for all health insurance plans to cover a wide range of reproductive health services, including contraception, abortion, and prenatal care. This provision is intended to ensure that individuals have access to the care they need without facing financial barriers.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions aimed at increasing access to reproductive health care in underserved communities. This includes funding for clinics that provide reproductive health services, as well as grants for organizations that work to improve access to care in rural and low-income areas. Overall, the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act is aimed at ensuring that all individuals have access to the reproductive health care services they need. By expanding access to care and removing financial barriers, this bill has the potential to improve the health and well-being of individuals across the country.

Congressional Summary of S 2544

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 Administration for Community Living must establish a national center to provide recommendations, technical assistance, and other resources related to the provision of sexual and reproductive health care for individuals with disabilities.

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2544

Bill S 2544 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill S 2544 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2023.  Bill S 2544's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2544

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
34
Democrat Cosponsors
32
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2544

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential 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 S 2544

Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act
Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities.
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities.

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