Right to Contraception Act
Sponsored By: Representative Fletcher
Introduced
Summary
A national right to contraception. This bill would codify a federal non-discrimination right for people to obtain and use contraception and for health care providers to give contraceptives and related information.
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- Individuals and families would have a statutory right to obtain contraceptives, use fertility‑awareness methods, or undergo sterilization without government-imposed limits on access.
- Health care providers would have a protected right to provide contraceptives, counseling, referrals, and information free from coercion or government interference.
- Federal law would block state or federal rules that single out or restrict contraceptive access unless the rule significantly advances access and is the least restrictive option. The Attorney General could sue to stop violations and people and providers could bring private lawsuits, and the bill applies notwithstanding the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Right to get and give contraception
If enacted, this bill would create a federal right to obtain and use contraceptives. If enacted, it would let health care providers give contraception, information, and referrals without coercion. If enacted, it would bar federal and state rules that single out or make it harder to sell, provide, or use contraceptives. If enacted, key terms would be defined so coverage and who may provide care are clear. If enacted, these provisions would take effect immediately when the bill is enacted.
Federal override of state contraception limits
If enacted, this bill would make its rules control over conflicting federal and state laws about contraception. If enacted, it would apply to laws made before or after this bill, unless a later federal law specifically says the bill does not apply. If enacted, these changes would take effect immediately when the bill is enacted.
Preserve federal coverage and FDA power
If enacted, this bill would not change existing federal health plan or program coverage rules. If enacted, it would not force new benefits under group health plans or federal health programs. If enacted, it would preserve HHS and FDA authority to approve, license, and enforce contraceptive products. If enacted, these provisions would take effect immediately when the bill is enacted.
New enforcement for contraception rights
If enacted, the Attorney General could sue states or officials who violate the bill. If enacted, any harmed person or provider could also sue to stop violating rules. If enacted, courts would set aside unlawful limitations. If enacted, defendants would have to prove by clear and convincing evidence that a restriction actually advances access and has no less restrictive alternative. If enacted, these provisions would take effect immediately when the bill is enacted.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Fletcher
TX • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
GA • D
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Craig
MN • D
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Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]
CA • D
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Adams
NC • D
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Aguilar
CA • D
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Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]
RI • D
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Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]
AZ • D
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Auchincloss
MA • D
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Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]
VT • D
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Barragan
CA • D
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Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
OH • D
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Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]
MO • D
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Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
CA • D
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Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
VA • D
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Bonamici
OR • D
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Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
PA • D
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Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]
OH • D
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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
CA • D
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Budzinski
IL • D
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Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5]
OR • D
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Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
CA • D
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Carson
IN • D
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Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
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Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]
TX • D
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Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
HI • D
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Casten
IL • D
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Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
FL • D
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Castro (TX)
TX • D
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Cherfilus-McCormick
FL • D
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Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
CA • D
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Cisneros
CA • D
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Clark (MA)
MA • D
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Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
NY • D
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Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
MO • D
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Clyburn
SC • D
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Cohen
TN • D
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Conaway
NJ • D
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Connolly
VA • D
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Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
CA • D
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Costa
CA • D
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Crockett
TX • D
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Crow
CO • D
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Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
KS • D
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Davis (IL)
IL • D
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Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
PA • D
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Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
CO • D
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Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
CT • D
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DelBene
WA • D
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Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
PA • D
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Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
CA • D
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Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]
OR • D
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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
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TX • D
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Elfreth
MD • D
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Escobar
TX • D
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Espaillat
NY • D
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PA • D
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Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
IL • D
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Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
NC • D
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Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]
AL • D
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Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]
FL • D
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Friedman
CA • D
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Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
FL • D
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Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
CA • D
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Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]
CA • D
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Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
TX • D
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Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
IL • D
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Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]
NY • D
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Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]
WA • D
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Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
ME • D
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Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
NY • D
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Gomez
CA • D
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NH • D
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NJ • D
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Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
TX • D
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Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
CT • D
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Himes
CT • D
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Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
NV • D
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PA • D
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Hoyer
MD • D
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Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]
OR • D
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CA • D
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Ivey
MD • D
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Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
WA • D
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Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]
TX • D
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Johnson (GA)
GA • D
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Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
CA • D
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Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
OH • D
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Keating
MA • D
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IL • D
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Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
NV • D
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Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
NM • D
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Levin
CA • D
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Liccardo
CA • D
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Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
CA • D
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Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
RI • D
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Mannion
NY • D
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Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
CA • D
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McBath
GA • D
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McBride
DE • D
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MD • D
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McClellan
VA • D
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McCollum
MN • D
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McGovern
MA • D
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NJ • D
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Mfume
MD • D
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Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]
CA • D
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WI • D
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Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
NY • D
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Rep. Morrison, Kelly [D-MN-3]
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Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]
FL • D
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Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
MA • D
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Mrvan
IN • D
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Mullin
CA • D
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NY • D
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Neal
MA • D
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CO • D
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Norcross
NJ • D
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
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Ocasio-Cortez
NY • D
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Pallone
NJ • D
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CA • D
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Pelosi
CA • D
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Peters
CA • D
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CO • D
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Pingree
ME • D
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Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
VI • D
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WI • D
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MA • D
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IL • D
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IL • D
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Randall
WA • D
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PA • D
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Schakowsky
IL • D
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IL • D
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MI • D
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Schrier
WA • D
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Scott (VA)
VA • D
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Scott, David
GA • D
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Sewell
AL • D
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CA • D
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Sherrill
NJ • D
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Simon
CA • D
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IL • D
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FL • D
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NM • D
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MI • D
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CA • D
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MA • D
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CA • D
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AZ • D
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NY • D
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AZ • D
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