Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act

This bill, titled the "Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act," seeks to enhance access to routine oral contraceptive drugs by facilitating their over-the-counter availability for adults. It mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide priority review and waive fees for supplemental applications seeking to make these specific contraceptives available without a prescription for individuals aged 18 and older. Crucially, this expedited process explicitly excludes emergency contraceptive drugs and any drugs approved for induced abortion, while also ensuring that these contraceptives remain prescription-only for individuals under 18. Furthermore, the legislation directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study and submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment. This study will detail the amount of federal funds allocated for contraception reimbursement, inventory stocking, provider training, or patient education over the 15 years preceding the bill's enactment. The report must include funding from various federal programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, the Indian Health Service, and Title X, among others.