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Reproductive Freedom for Women Act

7/15/2024, 12:57 PM

Summary of Bill S 4554

The Reproductive Freedom for Women Act, also known as Bill 118 s 4554, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect and expand reproductive rights for women across the country.

The bill includes several key provisions, including ensuring access to comprehensive reproductive health care services, such as contraception, abortion, and prenatal care. It also aims to eliminate barriers to accessing these services, such as waiting periods and mandatory counseling requirements.

Additionally, the Reproductive Freedom for Women Act seeks to prevent discrimination based on reproductive health decisions, such as denying employment or housing based on a woman's choice to have an abortion. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that health care providers cannot refuse to provide reproductive health services based on their personal beliefs. Overall, the Reproductive Freedom for Women Act is aimed at protecting and expanding women's reproductive rights and ensuring that all women have access to the care they need to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Current Status of Bill S 4554

Bill S 4554 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2024. Bill S 4554 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 17, 2024.  Bill S 4554's most recent activity was Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4529) as of July 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4554

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
88
Democrat Cosponsors
84
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4554

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Abortion
- Sex and reproductive health
- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4554

Reproductive Freedom for Women Act
Reproductive Freedom for Women Act
Reproductive Freedom for Women Act
A bill to express support for protecting access to reproductive health care after the Dobbs v. Jackson decision on June 24, 2022.

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