H.R. 1692 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act of 2019
H.R. 1692 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 12, 2019, sponsored by Barbara Lee with 186 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 12, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 186
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act of 2019 This bill requires coverage for abortion care through public health insurance programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, as well as insurance plans for federal employees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barbara Lee (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 186 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 12, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 13, 2019)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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