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HR 9448

Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act

119th Congress Introduced by Yassamin Ansari and 25 co-sponsors

Expands federal employees’ access to reproductive healthcare, including coverage and protections, with agency duties to implement, report, and ensure non-discrimination.

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Bill Summary · HR 9448

Bill Overview

  • Bill: HR 9448
  • Session: 119th Congress
  • Jurisdiction: United States

  • Title: To ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes.

  • Introduction & Referral: Introduced in the House on June 24, 2026. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be determined by the Speaker.

  • Sponsors: A large bipartisan-leaning group of House members, including notable co-sponsors such as Yassmin Ansari, Sylvia Garcia, Madeleine Dean, Diana DeGette, Joyce Beatty, Dan Goldman, John Larson, Andrea Salinas, Betty McCollum, Angie Craig, Jennifer McClellan, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Sara Jacobs, Julia Brownley, Lateefah Simon, Nydia Velázquez, Frederica Wilson, Jan Schakowsky, Stephen Lynch, Emily Randall, Rashida Tlaib, Jonathan Jackson, Chuy García, Jasmine Crockett, and Bonnie Watson Coleman.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to ensure or expand access to reproductive healthcare for federal employees. While the exact text is not provided here, the stated purpose suggests enhancing availability, affordability, or coverage of reproductive health services for employees of the federal government, potentially including contraception, abortion services where legally permissible, and related reproductive health care.

Key Provisions (as inferred from title and typical content in similar bills)

  • Access to Reproductive Healthcare: Provisions to guarantee, improve, or mandate access to reproductive health services for federal employees, which could include:
    • Coverage for services through health plans or federal employee health benefits programs.
    • Protections for employees seeking reproductive care from discrimination or retaliation.
    • Clarifications on privacy protections related to reproductive health information.
  • Employer Responsibilities: Requirements or guidelines for federal agencies to facilitate access, such as:
    • Ensuring reasonable accommodations for time off or telehealth options for reproductive health needs.
    • Provisions addressing travel or costs associated with seeking care when services are not available locally.
  • Inter-Agency Coordination: Possible mandates for relevant federal departments to coordinate to implement access provisions and report on progress.
  • Enforcement and Oversight: Provisions for monitoring compliance, with potential oversight by the referenced committees (Oversight and Government Reform; Transportation and Infrastructure).

Note: The exact substantive provisions are not provided in the summary you shared. The above reflects common elements in legislation focused on federal employee access to reproductive health care.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Beneficiaries: Federal employees and potentially their dependents who rely on federal employee health benefits or options provided by the federal government for healthcare, including reproductive services.
  • Federal Agencies: Agencies employing or managing federal employees would implement access requirements and reporting duties.
  • Related Stakeholders: Federal employee health plans, insurers participating in federal programs, and agencies responsible for employee wellness and benefits administration.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction Date: June 24, 2026.
  • Committee Referrals:
    • Oversight and Government Reform
    • Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Next Steps in Process: The bill would proceed through committee consideration, potential amendments, floor debate, and voting in the House. If passed, it would move to the Senate for consideration, subject to the normal legislative timeline (committee action, potential conference if different versions pass, and presidential action).

Practical Implications

  • If enacted, federal employees could experience:
    • Expanded access to reproductive healthcare services, possibly including contraception and abortion services where lawful.
    • Clear protections against discrimination for seeking reproductive health care.
    • Streamlined processes or benefits to obtain care, including potential travel or time-off considerations.
    • Increased reporting and accountability measures for agencies implementing the program.

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