To allow women greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs intended for routine use, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on Federal funding of contraceptive methods.
Summary
This legislation proposes to expand access to oral contraceptive drugs intended for routine use. If enacted, the bill would focus on making these medications more readily available to women, potentially by streamlining the process for certain birth control pills to be sold over-the-counter without a prescription. The proposal aims to remove barriers to safe and effective contraception for everyday citizens.
Additionally, the bill would direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study on federal funding for various contraceptive methods. This study would examine how taxpayer dollars are currently allocated across federal programs for birth control services. As this is a standard bill introduced in the House, it would require approval from both chambers of Congress and the President's signature to become law.