Right to Contraception Act

Bill: 117-hr-8373
Sponsor: Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]
Introduced: 2022-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Family planning and birth control
Federal preemption
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-14
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.

action_date: 2022-07-21
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 195, 2 Present (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H6927-6928)
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 195, 2 Present (Roll no. 385).
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 234 (Roll no. 384).
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Mrs. Hinson moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H6939)
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8373.
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8294, H.R. 8373 and H.R. 8404. Provides for one of hour of general debate on each bill as well as one motion to recommit. Amendments are made in order. Resolution also provides for en bloc suspension authority. H. Res. 1230 is considered adopted.
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1232. (consideration: CR H6927-6940)
action_date: 2022-07-19
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1232 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8294, H.R. 8373 and H.R. 8404. Provides for one of hour of general debate on each bill as well as one motion to recommit. Amendments are made in order. Resolution also provides for en bloc suspension authority. H. Res. 1230 is considered adopted.
action_date: 2022-07-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6628)
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Introduced in House