Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 999) to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care providers ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.
Bill Summary
Sets the rules for debating a bill that protects access to birth control and a doctor's ability to provide birth control and related information. Requires the House to consider this birth control bill.
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Bill Journey
- Oct 24, 2025
- Jun 9, 2026You Are Here
The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.
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The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
Affects individuals who use birth control and health care providers who prescribe or provide it, by potentially safeguarding their access to these services. Also impacts the House of Representatives, as it outlines the procedure for discussing the related bill.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic1
Documents
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Bill Details
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