H.R. 4736 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Ensuring Access to Contraceptives Act of 2006
H.R. 4736 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 8, 2006, sponsored by Rob Simmons with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Ensuring Access to Contraceptives Act of 2006 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct the President, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to furnish assistance to provide contraceptives in developing countries in order to prevent unintended pregnancies, abortions, and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rob Simmons (R-CT). Co-sponsors: 48 Democrats, 4 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (Feb 8, 2006)
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