Bill · H.R. 8083· House(119-HR-8083)
Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act
- Introduced
- 3/25/2026
- Last activity
- 3/25/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, and Armed Services, 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
- Ashley Hinson
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act," aims to increase access to oral contraceptive drugs for routine use. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give priority review to certain supplemental applications for these drugs. To support this, the Secretary must also waive specific application fees for those receiving priority review. The bill also establishes different rules for individuals under the age of 18 regarding over-the-counter availability. Finally, it directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study on Federal funding of contraceptive methods.
Yes· 3 of 18
Would women be better off under this?+6
The bill explicitly aims to allow women greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill increases access to oral contraceptives by requiring priority review of supplemental applications for routine use.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill facilitates faster access to routine oral contraceptives for adults aged 18 and older.
The opposite
Would children be better off under this?-2
The bill maintains restrictions on over-the-counter contraceptive availability for individuals under age 18.
Would students be better off under this?-2
The bill maintains restrictions on the over-the-counter availability of certain contraceptives for those under 18.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Faster Access to Oral Contraceptives: The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to give priority review to supplemental applications for oral contraceptive drugs intended for routine use (Section 2(a)). This could allow these drugs to reach the market more quickly.
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Reduction in Costs for Drug Applications: The Secretary is directed to waive fees for supplemental applications that receive priority review (Section 2(b)).
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Increased Oversight of Federal Spending: The Comptroller General is tasked with conducting a study and submitting a report to Congress regarding Federal funds used for contraception reimbursement, inventory, training, or education over a 15-year period (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Age Groups: For individuals under the age of 18, contraceptive drugs eligible for priority review remain subject to specific restrictions under section 503(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, even after the application is approved (Section 2(c)).
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Exclusions from Priority Review: The priority review process does not apply to emergency contraceptive drugs or any drug that is also approved for induced abortion (Section 2(a)(2)).
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+6Good For Business Owners+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For White Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Veterans+2Good For Children-2Good For Students-2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Research Funding+2Increases Medicaid Funding+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 3/25/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, and Armed Services, 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
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa