H.R. 8421 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Access to Safe Contraception Act of 2022
H.R. 8421 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jul 19, 2022, sponsored by Stephanie I. Bice with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 19, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Access to Safe Contraception Act of 2022 This bill prohibits states from banning any form of contraception that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The bill does not preempt state laws that protect the right of any entity to opt out of providing contraception due to the entity's religious or moral beliefs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephanie I. Bice (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 19, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6937) (Jul 21, 2022)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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