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Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act

USA119th CongressS-4879| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (23)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to safeguard the ability of health care providers to offer a comprehensive range of reproductive health care services , including abortion, contraception, and in vitro fertilization. It defines "health care provider" broadly to include those whose licensing might be challenged due to providing abortion services, and "reproductive health care services" as medically accurate care affecting interstate commerce. A central provision prohibits any individual, entity, or State from preventing or disadvantaging health care providers who offer reproductive health care services that are lawful in the State where provided . This protection extends to those assisting providers and, crucially, to providers offering services to individuals who do not reside in the State where the care is delivered. The bill establishes robust enforcement mechanisms, allowing the Attorney General to initiate civil actions against violating States or officials, and creating a private right of action for adversely affected individuals or entities, with courts empowered to award equitable relief and attorney's fees. The legislation explicitly abrogates State immunity under the Tenth and Eleventh Amendments for actions challenging violations. To support providers, the bill appropriates $40,000,000 for Reproductive Health Care Legal Services Defense Fund Grants , enabling legal assistance for providers facing legal issues related to their services. An additional $40,000,000 is appropriated for Reproductive Health Care Services Security Grants , aimed at enhancing security for staff and patients of providers offering abortion care services, covering physical upgrades, training, and cybersecurity. Finally, the bill mandates that professional liability insurers cannot deny coverage or sue health care providers solely for offering, supporting, or providing lawful reproductive health care services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4723
Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1297
Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
Jun 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9445
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4723
    Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1297
    Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act


  • June 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9445
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9445: Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act

Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act

USA119th CongressS-4879| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
This bill aims to safeguard the ability of health care providers to offer a comprehensive range of reproductive health care services , including abortion, contraception, and in vitro fertilization. It defines "health care provider" broadly to include those whose licensing might be challenged due to providing abortion services, and "reproductive health care services" as medically accurate care affecting interstate commerce. A central provision prohibits any individual, entity, or State from preventing or disadvantaging health care providers who offer reproductive health care services that are lawful in the State where provided . This protection extends to those assisting providers and, crucially, to providers offering services to individuals who do not reside in the State where the care is delivered. The bill establishes robust enforcement mechanisms, allowing the Attorney General to initiate civil actions against violating States or officials, and creating a private right of action for adversely affected individuals or entities, with courts empowered to award equitable relief and attorney's fees. The legislation explicitly abrogates State immunity under the Tenth and Eleventh Amendments for actions challenging violations. To support providers, the bill appropriates $40,000,000 for Reproductive Health Care Legal Services Defense Fund Grants , enabling legal assistance for providers facing legal issues related to their services. An additional $40,000,000 is appropriated for Reproductive Health Care Services Security Grants , aimed at enhancing security for staff and patients of providers offering abortion care services, covering physical upgrades, training, and cybersecurity. Finally, the bill mandates that professional liability insurers cannot deny coverage or sue health care providers solely for offering, supporting, or providing lawful reproductive health care services.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4723
Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1297
Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
Jun 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9445
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4723
    Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1297
    Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act


  • June 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9445
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (23)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9445: Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted