HR 8373 117th Congress House Health Civil actions and liability Family planning and birth control Federal preemption Health care coverage and access Health personnel Sex and reproductive health Women's health

Right to Contraception Act

Introduced: July 14, 2022 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps

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Passed House

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Became law

Jul 21, 2022

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

Jul 21, 2022

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.

Jul 21, 2022

Mrs. Hinson moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H6939)

Jul 21, 2022

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jul 21, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8373.

Jul 21, 2022

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1232. (consideration: CR H6927-6940)

Jul 21, 2022

Received in the Senate.

Jul 21, 2022

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 21, 2022

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 195, 2 Present (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H6927-6928)

Jul 21, 2022

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 234 (Roll no. 384).

Jul 19, 2022

Rules Committee Resolution H. 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.

Jul 15, 2022

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6628)

Jul 14, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 14, 2022

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 2

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jul 21, 2022	House · vote #385	On Passage	Passed	228–195	See who voted →
Jul 21, 2022	House · vote #384	On Motion to Recommit	Failed	190–234	See who voted →

Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

Amendment	Sponsor	Purpose	Status	Latest action
HAMDT 302	—	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1232, the amendment printed in Part B of House Report 117-420 is consid…	Agreed to	Jul 21, 2022

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now July 21, 2022

Received in the Senate.

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