Fetterman, Underwood bill would expand access to contraceptives

Fetterman, Underwood bill would expand access to contraceptives

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the Convenient Contraception Act, legislation that would improve access to contraceptive products, including over-the-counter contraceptives.

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New Bill Aims to Revolutionize Contraceptive Access and Improve Women's Health Nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) have introduced the Convenient Contraception Act, a bill aimed at addressing barriers to accessing contraceptive products through measures that improve convenience and promote continuous coverage. The legislation seeks to ensure individuals covered by private health insurance plans can obtain up to a year’s supply of contraceptives at once, while …

Fetterman helps to introduce Convenient Contraception Act to provide better access for over-the-counter contraceptives and other contraceptive products - Beaver County Radio

(File Photo of Senator John Fetterman) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Washington, D.C.) According to a release from Senator John Fetterman’s office, Fetterman and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) introduced the Convenient Contraception Act. This bill would make access better for over-the-counter contraceptives and other contraceptive products. People that have health insurance plans that are private can also get up to a full-ye…