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Abortion DOULAS Act
4/7/2025, 1:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2469
Bill 119 HR 2469, also known as the Abortion Doula Care and Coverage Evaluation Act, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the benefits of providing abortion doula care and coverage.
Abortion doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals seeking abortion care. This bill aims to assess the impact of including doula care as part of abortion services, with a focus on improving patient experiences and outcomes.
The evaluation will consider factors such as the effectiveness of doula care in reducing anxiety and stress, improving communication between patients and providers, and increasing access to abortion services. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will also examine the potential cost savings and health benefits associated with incorporating doula care into abortion care. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2469 seeks to gather data and evidence on the benefits of abortion doula care and coverage, with the goal of informing future policy decisions related to reproductive health care.
Abortion doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals seeking abortion care. This bill aims to assess the impact of including doula care as part of abortion services, with a focus on improving patient experiences and outcomes.
The evaluation will consider factors such as the effectiveness of doula care in reducing anxiety and stress, improving communication between patients and providers, and increasing access to abortion services. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will also examine the potential cost savings and health benefits associated with incorporating doula care into abortion care. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2469 seeks to gather data and evidence on the benefits of abortion doula care and coverage, with the goal of informing future policy decisions related to reproductive health care.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2469
Bill HR 2469 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2469 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2469's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2469
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2469
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2469
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the benefits of abortion doula care and coverage.
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the benefits of abortion doula care and coverage.
Comments
Daniela Day
681
1 year ago
This bill is so dumb. Did you know it includes provisions for training abortion doulas? Like, what even is that? #ridiculous #HRBill2469AbortionDOULASAct Sorry, I don't have enough information to provide a detailed comment.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2469
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