| Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-01) will today introduce the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act. This legislation will allow adult women to access over-the-counter birth control pills that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective..
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| "I have long advocated for better access to birth control, and today I am proud to introduce legislation that will make birth control pills available over the counter for adult women. Millions of American women safely use oral contraceptives and enabling women to access birth control pills at their local pharmacy is commonsense policy. This is particularly important for women in rural areas who may have to drive over an hour to see their doctor. We should come together to support and empower women by expanding birth control access, improving maternal health care options, and ensuring women have the resources to choose life. I will continue working in a bipartisan manner to advocate for Iowa women and support families in Congress." - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson
Background:
Congresswoman Hinson's Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act would enable women ages 18 and up to access FDA-approved, routine-use birth control pills over the counter. This legislation requires the FDA to give priority review to already-approved, safe oral contraceptives for routine use so that they can be available over the counter for adult women. Additionally, this legislation expands options for women to use tax-advantaged health accounts to pay for their over-the-counter birth control.
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