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Contraception Access for Servicemembers and Dependents Act

This act aims to ensure full access to contraception without additional costs for all servicemembers and their families covered by the TRICARE program. This includes both prescription drugs and contraception-related services like counseling or procedures. Additionally, it introduces mandatory family planning education programs for servicemembers and provides immediate pregnancy prevention assistance to sexual assault survivors at military medical facilities.
Key points
No out-of-pocket costs for contraception: Servicemembers and their families covered by TRICARE will not incur costs for contraceptive drugs, counseling, sterilization procedures, or related education.
Family planning education: Mandatory education programs will be established for all servicemembers, providing information on contraceptive methods, preventing unintended pregnancies, and sexually transmitted infections.
Support for sexual assault survivors: Military medical facilities must immediately offer sexual assault survivors information and access to emergency contraception and other pregnancy prevention methods.
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Print number: 117_HR_2709
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Process start date: 2021-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2709.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No out-of-pocket costs for contraception: Servicemembers and their families covered by TRICARE will not incur costs for contraceptive drugs, counseling, sterilization procedures, or related education.
  • Family planning education: Mandatory education programs will be established for all servicemembers, providing information on contraceptive methods, preventing unintended pregnancies, and sexually transmitted infections.
  • Support for sexual assault survivors: Military medical facilities must immediately offer sexual assault survivors information and access to emergency contraception and other pregnancy prevention methods.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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