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US S1530

US S1530
Youth Access to Sexual Health Services Act of 2019


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Introduced
05/16/2019
In Committee
05/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to support the access of marginalized youth to sexual health services, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to support the access of marginalized youth (defined as those disadvantaged by structural barriers and social inequity) to sexual health services. The grants can be used to provide medically accurate and age-appropriate sexual health information, promote effective communication and education, support school-age parents, and train individuals who work with marginalized youth. The bill prioritizes grants to entities with a history of supporting marginalized youth access to sexuality education or services, and requires grantees to form partnerships with community organizations and employ scientifically effective strategies. The bill also limits the use of grant funds to exclude services that withhold information, are medically inaccurate, or are insensitive to the needs of young people.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/16/2019)

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