Should Congress Guarantee a Federal Right to Contraception?
The bill would create a statutory right to obtain and use contraceptives. Supporters cite securing access; opponents raise concerns about scope and conscience protections. Where do you land?
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The case for
A federal statute would protect contraceptive access from state-level restrictions.
Source: Planned Parenthood →The case against
Critics argue it is unnecessary, overly broad, and could override religious or conscience protections.
Source: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops →My Democracy doesn’t take a side — you choose your position below, and your message carries it. Sources represent one organization on each side; they don’t reflect My Democracy’s position.
This campaign is about this bill
S. 422: Right to Contraception ActWhat it does
The Right to Contraception Act would establish a federal statutory right for individuals to obtain and use contraception and for healthcare providers to provide contraception and contraception-related information.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Feb 5, 2025)
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