Best Help for Rape Victims Act

H.R. 1214, the Best Help for Rape Victims Act, would update national standards for medical examinations following a sexual assault. The bill requires that the official federal protocol for these exams include a recommendation that victims at risk of pregnancy be informed about emergency contraception and provided with it on-site if they request it. By standardizing these procedures, the bill aims to ensure that survivors of sexual assault receive consistent medical information and immediate access to preventative care during forensic evaluations.