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 | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-21 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate. | Senate |
| 2022-07-21 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-21 | Vote | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 195, 2 Present (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H6927-6928) | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-21 | Vote | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 234 (Roll no. 384). | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-21 | Floor | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-21 | Floor | Mrs. Hinson moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H6939) | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-21 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-21 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8373. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-21 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-21 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1232. (consideration: CR H6927-6940) | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-19 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-14 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-14 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |