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Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds: New Citizen Support

This act establishes an Ombuds for Reproductive and Sexual Health within the Department of Health and Human Services. The Ombuds will educate the public, collect data on healthcare access, and combat misinformation, aiming to help citizens access necessary care and understand their rights.
Key points
Creation of a new office to assist citizens in accessing information about reproductive and sexual health.
The Ombuds will provide reliable, evidence-based information to help citizens make informed health decisions.
The office will analyze gaps in health insurance coverage for these services and inform how to find appropriate providers.
The Ombuds will also combat misinformation in reproductive and sexual health, protecting citizens from false information.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9254
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Process start date: 2022-10-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9254.

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 2022-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a new office to assist citizens in accessing information about reproductive and sexual health.
  • The Ombuds will provide reliable, evidence-based information to help citizens make informed health decisions.
  • The office will analyze gaps in health insurance coverage for these services and inform how to find appropriate providers.
  • The Ombuds will also combat misinformation in reproductive and sexual health, protecting citizens from false information.
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. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health