Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · United States · House Dec 4, 2025

HR 6442: Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act

HR 6442, the Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act, requires states to establish child support obligations for biological fathers to pay at least 50% of a mother's reasonable out-of-pocket medical expenses related to pregnancy and delivery, but only if the mother requests it. The bill directly affects biological fathers (who must pay), mothers (who can request payment), and state child support enforcement systems (which must implement the requirement). Key provisions include excluding abortion-related expenses from coverage and defining abortion to clarify that expenses for terminating a pregnancy (except for specific medical reasons like ectopic pregnancy) do not qualify. The law would take effect January 1 of the first year after enactment, with states needing time to update their plans if state legislation is required.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires fathers to cover pregnancy/delivery medical costs, reducing out-of-pocket expenses for mothers and improving access to healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate May 22, 2025

S 1882: RESTORE Act

The RESTORE Act (S 1882) aims to improve reproductive health care by expanding access to restorative reproductive medicine, which focuses on diagnosing and treating underlying causes of infertility rather than solely using assisted reproductive technologies. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct regular literature reviews on standard care for infertility and reproductive health conditions, and to modernize medical coding to better classify and reimburse restorative treatments like laparoscopic excision for endometriosis. It also expands Title X funding eligibility for restorative medicine providers, advances education on fertility awareness-based methods, and directs the National Survey of Family Growth to collect data on reproductive health conditions. These changes primarily affect women and men with conditions like endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and uterine fibroids, as well as healthcare providers and health insurance plans. The legislation seeks to address gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and coverage for reproductive health conditions that impact 15-16% of couples experiencing infertility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands access to reproductive health care through restorative medicine and modernizes medical coding for better reimbursement, directly advancing patient access and coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3254: NIH IMPROVE Act

This bill establishes the NIH IMPROVE Initiative to advance maternal health research and reduce preventable maternal deaths and serious pregnancy complications. It directs the NIH Director to fund research focused on reducing health disparities, understanding regional factors affecting maternal outcomes, and implementing community-based interventions for disproportionately affected populations. The initiative authorizes $73.4 million annually from 2026 through 2031 for grants and contracts to support this work. The bill directly affects NIH researchers and communities with high maternal mortality rates, particularly those facing racial and geographic health disparities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $73.4M annually for maternal health research to reduce deaths and disparities, directly funding public health initiatives under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 31, 2025

HR 2497: Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025

This bill directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to launch a national public education campaign about abortion access. The campaign must provide medically accurate information on where to obtain abortion services (including medication abortion), legal rights for out-of-state care, identifying misleading anti-abortion centers, spotting disinformation, and protecting personal health data. It specifically targets underserved communities like people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, rural residents, and those with low incomes, while prohibiting the promotion of misinformation or abstinence-only programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides medically accurate abortion access information to underserved communities, improving healthcare access and protecting patient rights per bill's education campaign focus.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly mentions protecting immigrants as an underserved community and ensuring access to abortion services, which supports immigrant rights and services.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly requires protecting personal health data as part of its public education campaign, directly addressing data privacy within technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 13, 2025

S 589: SAD Act

The SAD Act prohibits crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) from making deceptive claims about offering abortion services, contraception, or licensed medical care. It targets CPCs - anti-abortion organizations that mislead patients with false information, often near community health centers - to prevent them from discouraging access to reproductive care. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the law, with penalties up to $100,000 per violation or 50% of a CPC’s revenue, and requires annual FTC reports on enforcement actions. This directly affects CPCs and aims to ensure accurate information for people seeking abortion care, particularly low-income women and women of color facing heightened barriers post-Dobbs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits deceptive claims by CPCs that block access to reproductive care, enhancing patient access to accurate healthcare information and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3969: MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act

The MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act (HR 3969) repeals Section 1093 of title 10, United States Code, which currently prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds and facilities for abortion care. This change would directly affect military servicemembers by enabling them to access abortion services through military healthcare systems, removing a longstanding funding barrier. The key provision eliminates the specific restriction, allowing the Department of Defense to provide or fund such care as part of standard military health services. The bill focuses on removing a legal constraint, not mandating specific services or outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals ban on DoD funding for military abortion care, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services within military healthcare system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House May 23, 2025

HR 3589: RESTORE Act

The RESTORE Act aims to improve reproductive health care by promoting "restorative reproductive medicine" that focuses on diagnosing and treating underlying causes of infertility and reproductive health conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and uterine fibroids. Key provisions include prohibiting discrimination against health care providers who decline to provide or refer for assisted reproductive technology due to religious or moral beliefs, requiring regular reports on standard care for infertility diagnosis, and modernizing medical coding to better classify and reimburse restorative treatments. The bill also expands research into reproductive health conditions, advances education about fertility awareness-based methods, and increases access to Title X funding for restorative reproductive medicine services. These changes are designed to improve access to comprehensive reproductive health care for people experiencing infertility. The legislation specifically targets both women and men affected by reproductive health conditions and aims to address gaps in current care approaches.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes treatment of reproductive conditions and prohibits discrimination against providers, advancing patient access to reproductive healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 422: Right to Contraception Act

S 422, the Right to Contraception Act, establishes a federal statutory right for individuals to access contraceptives and for healthcare providers to offer contraceptive services, free from state restrictions. It directly affects all Americans seeking or providing contraception, particularly protecting historically marginalized groups like people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and low-income or rural residents who face barriers to care. The bill overrides state laws that restrict access - such as bans on specific contraceptives, provider refusal policies based on personal beliefs, or Medicaid restrictions - and prohibits government actions that impede this right. Enforcement allows the Attorney General or affected individuals to challenge violations in court, with courts required to strike down restrictive laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes federal right to contraceptives, removes state restrictions, protects marginalized groups, improving access and protecting patient rights in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 24, 2025

S 687: BCRA of 2025

This bill, the Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025 (BCRA), requires states receiving certain federal crime control funds to submit quarterly, anonymized reports to the Attorney General about pregnant individuals or those who gave birth while incarcerated in state or local facilities (including jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities). The reports must include data on pregnancy outcomes, prenatal and postpartum medical care, restraint use during pregnancy or delivery, and placement in restrictive housing. States failing to comply face potential reductions of up to 10% in their allocated federal funds for the relevant program. The Attorney General must publish these reports publicly and conduct a study on the data to improve care and examine health outcomes for incarcerated pregnant individuals.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates data collection on pregnancy care and restraint use for incarcerated individuals, promoting transparency and potential reform in correctional healthcare, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates reporting on prenatal/postpartum medical care and restraint use for incarcerated pregnant individuals, supporting healthcare oversight and patient rights in a vulnerable population.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Juvenile Justice Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 211: Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act

HR 211, the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act, eliminates out-of-pocket costs for specific contraceptives for veterans using VA healthcare. It amends Section 1722A of Title 38 to prohibit the VA from charging veterans copayments for contraceptive items that must be covered without cost-sharing under federal law (as required by Section 2713(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act). This means veterans will not pay any amount for contraceptives covered by the federal mandate, such as birth control pills or IUDs, when obtained through the VA system. The bill directly affects veterans enrolled in VA healthcare seeking contraceptive services, ensuring no additional costs beyond what is already mandated for these items.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates copayments for VA contraceptives, improving access to covered healthcare services under federal mandate.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates copayments for VA-covered contraceptives, enhancing healthcare access and benefits for veterans without cost barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Health Women's Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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