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Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Without Extra Fees.

This act aims to ensure veterans have access to contraception without additional costs. This means veterans using Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare will not have to pay for contraceptive items, making essential medical services more accessible to them.
Key points
Veterans will not incur additional co-payments for contraception provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The act seeks to remove financial barriers to contraceptive access for veterans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4700
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2022-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4700.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans will not incur additional co-payments for contraception provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • The act seeks to remove financial barriers to contraceptive access for veterans.
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. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

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.

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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