H.R. 8373 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) - 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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Engrossed in House

July 21, 2022

Received in Senate

July 21, 2022

Introduced in House

July 14, 2022

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07/21/2022

Received in the Senate.

07/21/2022

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

07/21/2022

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

07/21/2022

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

07/21/2022

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

07/21/2022

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

07/21/2022

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

07/21/2022

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

07/21/2022

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

07/21/2022

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.

07/21/2022

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

07/19/2022

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.

07/15/2022

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6628)

07/14/2022

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

07/14/2022

Introduced in House

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Mar 8, 2023 8:11:54 PM