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Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act

Introduced: August 3, 2022 Introduced by: Murray, Patty Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Aug 3, 2022

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Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act

This bill establishes various grants and related programs that address sexual and reproductive health care for individuals with disabilities.

Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration must support

training for health care providers who offer sexual and reproductive health care to individuals with disabilities, and
educating individuals with disabilities about sexual and reproductive health care.

The Administration for Community Living must establish a national center to provide recommendations, technical assistance, and other resources related to the provision of sexual and reproductive health care for individuals with disabilities.

The bill also authorizes support for medical schools, nursing schools, and other educational institutions that offer obstetrics and gynecology training programs to expand the number of individuals with disabilities entering the reproductive health care workforce.

Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must study the effectiveness and other aspects of reproductive health care services and programs for individuals with disabilities.

What's happening now August 3, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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