H.R. 211 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] Introduced January 6, 2025 Cosponsors 88 (88 D) Latest action February 6, 2025

Summary

Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from requiring payment from a veteran for any contraceptive item that is required to be covered by health insurance plans without a cost-sharing requirement.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 6, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Jan 6, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. Jan 6, 2025 Introduced in House

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