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Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
2/28/2025, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 211
Bill 119 hr 211, also known as the "Contraceptive Access for Veterans Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to impose restrictions on copayments for contraception provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill seeks to ensure that veterans have affordable access to contraception through the VA healthcare system.
Specifically, the bill would limit copayments for contraception services and supplies to no more than $0 for eligible veterans receiving care from the VA. This would help to remove financial barriers that may prevent veterans from accessing the contraception they need.
In addition to addressing copayments, the bill also includes provisions for improving access to contraceptive counseling and education for veterans. This would help ensure that veterans have the information they need to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. Overall, the "Contraceptive Access for Veterans Act" aims to improve access to contraception for veterans receiving care from the VA, by reducing financial barriers and increasing access to education and counseling.
Specifically, the bill would limit copayments for contraception services and supplies to no more than $0 for eligible veterans receiving care from the VA. This would help to remove financial barriers that may prevent veterans from accessing the contraception they need.
In addition to addressing copayments, the bill also includes provisions for improving access to contraceptive counseling and education for veterans. This would help ensure that veterans have the information they need to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. Overall, the "Contraceptive Access for Veterans Act" aims to improve access to contraception for veterans receiving care from the VA, by reducing financial barriers and increasing access to education and counseling.
Congressional Summary of HR 211
Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from requiring payment from a veteran for any contraceptive item that is required to be covered by health insurance plans without a cost-sharing requirement.
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Current Status of Bill HR 211
Bill HR 211 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 6, 2025. Bill HR 211 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 6, 2025. Bill HR 211's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 211
Total Number of Sponsors
15Democrat Sponsors
15Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
288Democrat Cosponsors
288Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 211
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 211
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 211
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