Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · United States · House Jun 23, 2025

HR 4084: Access to Birth Control Act

HR 4084, the Access to Birth Control Act, requires pharmacies that stock contraception to provide it without delay when requested by a customer. If a requested method is out of stock, pharmacies must immediately offer referrals to nearby pharmacies or expedite an order. The bill prohibits pharmacists from intimidating customers, misrepresenting availability, breaching confidentiality, or refusing to fill valid prescriptions for contraception. It directly affects pharmacies nationwide, addressing reported refusals to provide birth control - particularly after the *Dobbs* decision - and ensures access to FDA-approved contraceptive methods without cost-sharing barriers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires pharmacies to provide contraception without delay, ensuring access and protecting patient rights under healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 9, 2025

HR 272: Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025

HR 272, the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025, prohibits federal funding (directly or indirectly) to any organization that performs or funds abortions, requiring certification from all recipients. This applies to entities receiving federal funds, including contractors and subsidiaries, with limited exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, or when a physician certifies a life-threatening condition. The bill directly affects healthcare providers, clinics, and organizations that rely on federal grants or contracts. It changes existing funding rules by banning federal money from supporting abortion services, except in the specified medical or criminal exceptions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds abortion-related healthcare programs by prohibiting federal funding, directly restricting government spending on this topic.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds abortion services, restricting access to healthcare; aligns with defunding public health initiatives per bill's prohibition on federal funding for abortion providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 1966: Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025

This bill provides federal grants to public or nonprofit health care providers serving minority, low-income, or medically underserved communities to expand maternal and infant health services. It specifically funds prenatal, postnatal, and postpartum care while requiring grantees to offer culturally appropriate services and limit administrative costs to 10% of grant funds. Priority is given to organizations led by or located within the communities they serve, aiming to reduce racial and economic disparities in care access and health outcomes. The funding is authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030, with grantees required to coordinate with other federal maternal health programs to avoid duplication.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants for maternal health services, increasing government spending on public health programs within budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides federal grants to expand maternal/infant health services in underserved communities, increasing healthcare funding and access while reducing disparities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 16, 2025

HR 6765: Safe Passages Act of 2025

HR 6765, the Safe Passages Act of 2025, establishes a global program to reduce maternal and child mortality in low- and lower-middle-income countries by funding life-affirming health interventions. The bill directs $400 million annually to train local providers (including midwives and community health workers) in preventing/treating leading causes of maternal death (like hemorrhage and preeclampsia), provide medical resources, support father involvement, and deliver nutrition care during the first 1,000 days of life. It explicitly prohibits funding for abortion services and requires programs to promote natural fertility awareness methods and "life-affirming care" aligned with respect for life from conception. The Act mandates annual reporting on training outcomes, facility upgrades, mortality data comparisons, and compliance with its restrictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $400M annually for maternal/child health interventions, training providers (midwives), and treating preventable causes of death like hemorrhage, directly advancing healthcare access and outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2469: Abortion DOULAS Act

HR 2469, the Abortion DOULAS Act, mandates a study by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on abortion doula care - non-clinical support provided by trained professionals before, during, and after abortions. The study will collect data from patients, doulas, and providers to assess benefits, barriers (like cost and limited Medicaid coverage), and accessibility, especially for marginalized communities. It requires a report to Congress within 18 months, including recommendations for integrating abortion doula care into state Medicaid programs. The bill directly affects patients seeking abortion care, abortion doulas, and state Medicaid systems by focusing on evidence-based policy development. It does not alter current coverage but aims to inform future policy changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates study on abortion doula access barriers (cost, Medicaid) to improve patient access for marginalized communities, aligning with healthcare access support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 4855: Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025

The Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025 expands reproductive health services for military members and veterans. It requires the Department of Defense to provide fertility preservation services, including cryopreservation of reproductive genetic material before deployment or hazardous assignments for active duty service members. The bill also mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide fertility treatment, counseling, and adoption assistance to veterans and their partners without regard to sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The law establishes coordination between military and VA health services to ensure continuity of care during the transition from active duty to veteran status. It includes provisions allowing veterans to maintain control over stored genetic material and make decisions about its use.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands reproductive health services for veterans/military via mandatory fertility preservation, treatment, and adoption assistance, directly advancing healthcare access and coverage.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands VA healthcare benefits to include fertility treatment, counseling, and adoption assistance for veterans, directly enhancing reproductive health services under veterans' healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Military Families Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 10, 2025

S 2239: Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act

S 2239, the "Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act," allows pregnant service members and their dependents to enroll in TRICARE Select health coverage immediately upon pregnancy, treating it as a qualifying event (like a job change or separation) rather than requiring them to wait for other life events. The bill establishes a 5-year pilot program starting within 180 days of enactment, requiring the Secretary of Defense to implement this change and report annually to Congress on enrollment trends. These reports must detail enrollment changes by month and by specific circumstances, such as separation from duty or pregnancy itself. The bill directly affects military families seeking timely prenatal care under TRICARE Select, aiming to streamline access without altering existing eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands TRICARE coverage for pregnant military members immediately upon pregnancy, removing waiting periods and improving access to prenatal care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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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 Jan 23, 2025

S 223: Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025

This bill repeals a federal law (18 U.S.C. § 248) that prohibited blocking access to clinic entrances, particularly abortion clinics. It directly affects protesters who block clinic entrances and law enforcement handling such protests by removing the federal criminal penalty for this action. The key provision is the complete repeal of Section 248, meaning blocking clinic access would no longer be a federal crime under this law, applying to prosecutions starting on or after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals federal criminal penalty for clinic protests, reducing criminalization and protecting First Amendment rights - aligns with criminal justice reform by limiting over-punishment of peaceful protest.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill repeals law prohibiting clinic entrance blockades (especially abortion clinics), increasing blockades and restricting patient access to healthcare services, aligning with 'oppose' as it limits access.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Primary Care 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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