HR 8373 · 117th Congress · Health

Right to Contraception Act

Introduced 2022-07-14· Sponsored by Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate.(2022-07-21)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2022-07-21
Roll #385
Yea 228Nay 195
Democrats
220 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
8 Yea·195 Nay
PassedHouse · 2022-07-21
Roll #385
Yea 228Nay 195
Democrats
220 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
8 Yea·195 Nay
FailedHouse · 2022-07-21
Roll #384
Yea 190Nay 234
Democrats
0 Yea·219 Nay
Republicans
190 Yea·15 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Right to Contraception Act This bill sets out statutory protections for an individual's right to access and a health care provider's right to provide contraception and related information. Contraception refers to an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives (i.e., a device or medication used to prevent pregnancy), fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures. Generally, the bill prohibits measures that single out and impede access to contraception and related information. However, a party may defend against a claim that a measure violates the bill's prohibitions by demonstrating, through clear and convincing evidence, that the measure significantly advances access to contraception and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means. The Department of Justice, individuals, or health care providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats