Bill Codifies Right To Contraception In Federal Law

Senate to Vote on Bill Protecting Access to Contraceptives

Bill Codifies Right to Contraception in Federal Law

Vote Unlikely to Meet Threshold for Passage

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bill that would guarantee access to contraception nationwide is unlikely to meet the necessary threshold for passage in the Senate. The Right to Contraception Act, introduced by Democratic senators, would codify the right to contraception in federal law. The bill would protect access to birth control and other contraceptive methods, including emergency contraception and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the chamber will vote on the bill, but acknowledged that it is unlikely to pass. The bill faces opposition from Republican senators, who have expressed concerns about the definition of contraception. Schumer, speaking on the Senate floor, emphasized the importance of protecting access to contraception. He said, "This is about ensuring that every American has the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies and their own future." The bill's introduction comes in response to concerns about potential threats to access to contraception in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.