H.R. 421 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act
H.R. 421 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 10, 2017, sponsored by Mia B. Love with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 10, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prioritize review of supplemental drug applications (applications to modify the approved use of a drug) for contraceptive drugs intended for routine use that would be available to individuals aged 18 and older without a prescription. The FDA must waive user fees for such supplemental drug applications.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mia B. Love (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 10, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jan 26, 2017)
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