Senate Republicans Block Right to Contraception Act Amidst Access Concerns
In a political move, Senate Republicans recently blocked the Right to Contraception Act, despite its urgent cause. The bill, reintroduced by Senator Dianne Hesselbein and Representative Lisa Subeck, aimed to protect access to birth control nationwide.
The block comes amidst concerning trends in contraceptive access. Several states permit pharmacists to refuse filling birth control prescriptions due to personal beliefs. Meanwhile, the 'Big Beautiful Bill' provision has already closed healthcare centers relying on Medicaid funds for contraceptive care.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) ensures cost-free access to birth control, yet millions of women still face systemic barriers. Between 2015 and 2021, 40% of exception requests for birth control coverage were denied by insurers and pharmacy benefit managers. In response, Senators Patty Murray and Cory Booker reintroduced the Access to Birth Control Act, seeking to guarantee timely, harassment-free access to birth control at pharmacies nationwide.
The Senate Republicans' block of the Right to Contraception Act highlights the ongoing debate surrounding contraceptive access. Despite the ACA's provisions, systemic barriers persist, and the new bill aims to address these issues directly.
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