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Reproductive Rights Reports: New State Department Requirements

This act mandates the State Department to include detailed information on reproductive rights in its annual human rights reports. The goal is to ensure that access to healthcare, including contraception and abortion, and the fight against discrimination and violence in this area, are monitored globally. This will provide citizens with better insight into how various countries address these issues.
Key points
The U.S. State Department must report on access to contraception, family planning, and comprehensive healthcare in various countries.
Reports will include data on rates of pregnancy-related injuries and deaths, including those due to unsafe abortions.
Instances of discrimination, coercion, and violence against women, girls, and LGBTQI+ individuals in healthcare settings will be monitored.
The act requires describing barriers to accessing family planning services and government actions to address them.
Reports will cover disparities in access to reproductive services based on race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics.
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Print number: 117_S_1864
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1864.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. State Department must report on access to contraception, family planning, and comprehensive healthcare in various countries.
  • Reports will include data on rates of pregnancy-related injuries and deaths, including those due to unsafe abortions.
  • Instances of discrimination, coercion, and violence against women, girls, and LGBTQI+ individuals in healthcare settings will be monitored.
  • The act requires describing barriers to accessing family planning services and government actions to address them.
  • Reports will cover disparities in access to reproductive services based on race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics.
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 Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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