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S.4557: Right to Contraception Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 19, 2022
- Latest Major Action July 19, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (30 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 19, 2022
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2022 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 19, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |