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US S4447

US S4447
Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act


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Introduced
06/04/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to allow women greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs intended for routine use, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on Federal funding of contraceptive methods.

AI Summary

This bill aims to allow greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs for routine use by women. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give priority review to any supplemental application submitted for over-the-counter oral contraceptive drugs, while waiving the associated fees. The bill also requires a study by the Government Accountability Office on the amount of federal funds made available for contraception reimbursement, inventory stocking, provider training, or patient education over the 15-year period prior to the bill's enactment, across various federal healthcare programs.

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418. (on 06/05/2024)

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