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H.R. 8373 (117th)

Right to Contraception Act

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Introduced

14 July 2022

Last action

21 July 2022 · Floor

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

Kathy Manning, Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51], Angie Craig, Rosa DeLauro, Diana DeGette, Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Barbara Lee, Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7], Katherine Clark, Lauren Underwood, Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Juan Vargas, Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Susan Wild, Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Paul Tonko, Jamaal Bowman, Kathy Castor, Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Carolyn Bourdeaux, Alan Lowenthal, Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Mondaire Jones, Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Frederica Wilson, David Scott, CAROLYN MALONEY, Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Gerald Connolly, Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Brad Sherman, Anthony Brown, Cheri Bustos, Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Mikie Sherrill, Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

6 December 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 14 July 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 July 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 July 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 July 2022

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6628)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 July 2022

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  6. 21 July 2022

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 July 2022

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 21 July 2022

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 July 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 195, 2 Present (Roll no. 385).

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 July 2022

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 July 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 July 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 July 2022

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  14. 21 July 2022

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  15. 21 July 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

Votes

21 July 2022 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 228 · No 195 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

21 July 2022 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 190 · No 234 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

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