Bill · H.R. 5925· House(119-HR-5925)
HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/4/2025
- Last activity
- 11/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Nikema Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2025 creates a new Ombuds for Reproductive and Sexual Health within the Department of Health and Human Services. This official will report directly to the Secretary and must have expertise in sexual and reproductive health. The Ombuds is tasked with educating the public, analyzing data on healthcare access, and identifying gaps in insurance coverage. Additionally, the role involves addressing health misinformation and coordinating with the Federal Trade Commission on data privacy. The Ombuds will provide annual reports to Congress regarding these functions.
Yes· 3 of 28
Would women be better off under this?+9
Provides direct benefits through improved access to and education on reproductive and sexual health services.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Focuses on individuals of low socio-economic status and connects them to abortion funds and clinics.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+8
Specifically mandates commitment to the care of LGBTQ+ individuals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Education: The Ombuds will provide the public with evidence-based and medically accurate educational materials and information on medication abortions conducted outside formal medical settings (Section 2(d)(1), 2(d)(5)).
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Improved Access to Care: The Ombuds will share information on how to connect with abortion funds, clinics providing specified health care services, and providers receiving Federal funds under title X of the Public Health Service Act (Section 2(d)(4)).
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Insurance Coverage Analysis: By gathering information on health plans and programs, the Ombuds will provide an analysis of gaps in coverage for reproductive and sexual health services (Section 2(d)(3)).
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Consumer Protection: The Ombuds will work with the Federal Trade Commission to address data privacy concerns and consumer protection regarding reproductive and sexual health services (Section 2(d)(7)).
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Combating Misinformation: The Ombuds is responsible for collecting information on and addressing reproductive and sexual health misinformation (Section 2(d)(6)).
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Increased Plan Awareness: The Ombuds will promote awareness of qualified health plans and the benefits they offer for specified health care services (Section 2(d)(8)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly detailed 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+9Good For L G B T Q Community+8Good For Low Income Households+8Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For African Americans+6Good For Asian Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Native Americans+6Good For Students+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For Immigrants+5Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For White Americans+4Good For Men+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+6Improves Disability Rights+5Improves L G B T Q Rights+5Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access+7Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Affordable Care Act Support+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+6Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- 11/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan