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HR 2529

Convenient Contraception Act

119th Congress Introduced by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and 3 co-sponsors

HR 2529 would expand and simplify Americans' access to contraception, affecting coverage, affordability, and delivery options if enacted.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 2529

Summary of HR 2529 — Convenient Contraception Act

Overview

HR 2529, titled the Convenient Contraception Act, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on April 1, 2025. The bill is currently classified as introduced and has a companion Senate bill, S. 1239.

Purpose and scope (based on title)

  • The bill’s title suggests a focus on facilitating convenient or improved access to contraception. The exact purpose, definitions, and mechanisms are not provided in the available material, so the precise scope and measures proposed (e.g., coverage requirements, accessibility standards, or geographic/organizational targets) cannot be confirmed from the information given.

Status and timeline

  • Introduced: April 1, 2025
  • Status: Introduced in the House
  • Referenced to multiple committees for consideration: Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means; Education and Workforce. The referral note indicates that the period for committee consideration is to be “determined by the Speaker,” which is a typical step in the legislative process before committee action or floor consideration.

Legislative actions to date

  • 2025-04-01: Introduced in the House
  • 2025-04-01: Referred to:
    • Committee on Energy and Commerce
    • Committee on Ways and Means
    • Committee on Education and Workforce
    • Each referral is for consideration of provisions falling within the respective committee jurisdiction.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Lauren Underwood
  • Cosponsors: Mikie Sherrill, Dina Titus, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Related legislation

  • Companion bill in the Senate: S. 1239

Potential impact and considerations (high-level)

  • If enacted, the bill could influence access to contraception in areas such as coverage, affordability, availability, or delivery methods. However, specific provisions, funding, eligibility, regulatory changes, or implementation details are not provided here.
  • The involvement of multiple committees (Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means; Education and Workforce) suggests potential interplay with health care policy, insurance/benefits, and workforce/education-related considerations.
  • As with any new bill, enactment would depend on committee action, potential amendments, floor passage, and negotiations with the Senate, including the considerations raised by the companion S. 1239.

Next steps

  • Review the full text of HR 2529 to understand the exact provisions, definitions, funding, enforcement mechanisms, and timelines.
  • Monitor committee activity and any amendments as the bill progresses through the legislative process.
  • Compare with S. 1239 to assess similarities, differences, and potential conference considerations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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