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Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act

USA117th CongressHR-8650| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Kim Schrier

Kim Schrier

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act This bill sets out protections for and establishes programs to support health care providers (and those who assist such providers) who offer reproductive health care services that are lawful in the state where the services are provided. Reproductive health care services refer to abortion services; contraceptive services; in vitro fertilization; or other reproductive care, education, and counseling that is provided (1) at a health care site or via telehealth, and (2) in a medically accurate manner. The bill prohibits individuals, entities, and states from preventing, restricting, or otherwise interfering with the provision of lawful reproductive health care services by health care providers. The Department of Justice, individuals, or providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations. Furthermore, states may not use federal funds to pursue legal cases or similar proceedings (e.g., adverse licensing proceedings) against health care providers, individuals, or entities that offer or assist with lawful reproductive health care services. Additionally, medical malpractice insurers may not deny coverage to or sue a health care provider because the provider offers or assists with lawful reproductive health care services. The bill also funds grants to assist health care providers who offer or refer for abortion services and face legal issues relating to their provision of reproductive health care services with legal matters and improving security.
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Timeline
Aug 2, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4723
Introduced in Senate
Aug 2, 2022
Introduced in House
Aug 2, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • August 2, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4723
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 2, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • August 2, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act

USA117th CongressHR-8650| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act This bill sets out protections for and establishes programs to support health care providers (and those who assist such providers) who offer reproductive health care services that are lawful in the state where the services are provided. Reproductive health care services refer to abortion services; contraceptive services; in vitro fertilization; or other reproductive care, education, and counseling that is provided (1) at a health care site or via telehealth, and (2) in a medically accurate manner. The bill prohibits individuals, entities, and states from preventing, restricting, or otherwise interfering with the provision of lawful reproductive health care services by health care providers. The Department of Justice, individuals, or providers may bring a lawsuit to enforce this bill, and states are not immune from suits for violations. Furthermore, states may not use federal funds to pursue legal cases or similar proceedings (e.g., adverse licensing proceedings) against health care providers, individuals, or entities that offer or assist with lawful reproductive health care services. Additionally, medical malpractice insurers may not deny coverage to or sue a health care provider because the provider offers or assists with lawful reproductive health care services. The bill also funds grants to assist health care providers who offer or refer for abortion services and face legal issues relating to their provision of reproductive health care services with legal matters and improving security.
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Timeline
Aug 2, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4723
Introduced in Senate
Aug 2, 2022
Introduced in House
Aug 2, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • August 2, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4723
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 2, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • August 2, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Kim Schrier

Kim Schrier

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-4723: Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftFamily planning and birth controlFederal district courtsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingInsurance industry and regulationIntergovernmental relationsJurisdiction and venueLegal fees and court costsLife, casualty, property insuranceSex and reproductive healthState and local government operations