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Access to LARCs Act

USA119th CongressHR-8084| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2026
Ashley Hinson

Ashley Hinson

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Access to LARCs Act," mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services undertake a comprehensive study. The study's primary focus is to assess the access of women in need to a range of contraceptive methods at community health centers situated within designated health care deserts . The required analysis for this study includes identifying barriers related to reimbursement, inventory stocking, provider training, and patient education that hinder community health centers from providing diverse contraceptive options. It also specifically requires indicating which of these centers are recipients of funding under Title X of the Public Health Service Act. Following the completion of this study, the Secretary is directed to submit a detailed report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment, outlining all the findings and results. The bill defines a "health care desert" as an area with fewer than one community health center per 1,000 women in need, and "range of contraceptive methods" broadly to include approved drugs, devices, sexual risk avoidance education, and natural family planning.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9866
Access to LARCs Act
Mar 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9866
    Access to LARCs Act


  • March 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Access to LARCs Act

USA119th CongressHR-8084| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2026
This bill, known as the "Access to LARCs Act," mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services undertake a comprehensive study. The study's primary focus is to assess the access of women in need to a range of contraceptive methods at community health centers situated within designated health care deserts . The required analysis for this study includes identifying barriers related to reimbursement, inventory stocking, provider training, and patient education that hinder community health centers from providing diverse contraceptive options. It also specifically requires indicating which of these centers are recipients of funding under Title X of the Public Health Service Act. Following the completion of this study, the Secretary is directed to submit a detailed report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment, outlining all the findings and results. The bill defines a "health care desert" as an area with fewer than one community health center per 1,000 women in need, and "range of contraceptive methods" broadly to include approved drugs, devices, sexual risk avoidance education, and natural family planning.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9866
Access to LARCs Act
Mar 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9866
    Access to LARCs Act


  • March 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Ashley Hinson

Ashley Hinson

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted