Bill · H.R. 2529· House(119-HR-2529)
Convenient Contraception Act
- Introduced
- 4/1/2025
- Last activity
- 4/1/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Lauren Underwood
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Convenient Contraception Act," seeks to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act. It would require group health plans and health insurance issuers to allow enrollees to obtain a full year's supply of contraceptives. This coverage would apply to both group and individual health insurance. The mandate specifies that the supply can be obtained in a single fill or refill at the individual's option. Furthermore, the bill requires that these contraceptives be provided without cost-sharing requirements. The changes are intended to take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill is highly positive for women by providing easier and cost-free access to essential reproductive healthcare.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
Low-income households benefit significantly from the removal of cost-sharing requirements for contraceptives.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill improves access to reproductive healthcare by allowing more convenient, large-quantity fills without out-of-pocket costs.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Business owners may face increased costs due to new coverage mandates for their health plans.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Convenience for Enrollees: Under Section 2, subsection (a)(1), individuals would have the option to obtain a total day supply of contraceptives for up to 365 days in a single fill or refill.
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Elimination of Out-of-Pocket Costs: According to Section 2, subsection (a)(1), the required contraceptive coverage would be provided without the imposition of any cost-sharing requirements.
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Improved Information Access: Section 2, subsection (b) mandates that the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury conduct outreach to inform health care providers and enrolled or eligible individuals about these benefit requirements.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Students+4Good For High Income Households+2Good For Business Owners-2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Affordable Care Act Support+5Reduces Prescription Drug Costs+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 4/1/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Mikie SherrillDemocrat · New Jersey
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada