Right to Contraception Act
This bill sets out statutory protections for an individual's right to access and a health care provider's right to provide contraception and related information. Contraception refers to an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives (i.e., a device or medication used to prevent pregnancy), fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures.
Generally, the bill prohibits measures that single out and impede access to contraception and related information. However, a party may defend against a claim that a measure violates the bill's prohibitions by demonstrating, through clear and convincing evidence, that the measure significantly advances access to contraception and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means.
The Department of Justice, individuals, or health care providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations.
Right to Contraception Act
This bill sets out statutory protections for an individual's right to access and a health care provider's right to provide contraception and related information. Contraception refers to an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives (i.e., a device or medication used to prevent pregnancy), fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures.
Generally, the bill prohibits measures that single out and impede access to contraception and related information. However, a party may defend against a claim that a measure violates the bill's prohibitions by demonstrating, through clear and convincing evidence, that the measure significantly advances access to contraception and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means.
The Department of Justice, individuals, or health care providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations.
Res. 1232. (consideration: CR H6927-6940)
8294, H.R. 8373 and H.R. 8404. Provides for one of hour of general debate on each bill as well as one motion to recommit. Amendments are made in order. Resolution also provides for en bloc suspension authority. H. Res. 1230 is considered adopted.
Hinson moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H6939)
190 - 234 (Roll no. 384).
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 195, 2 Present (Roll no. 385).
228 - 195, 2 Present (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H6927-6928)
Res. 1232 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8294, H.R. 8373 and H.R. 8404. Provides for one of hour of general debate on each bill as well as one motion to recommit. Amendments are made in order. Resolution also provides for en bloc suspension authority. H. Res. 1230 is considered adopted.