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Equal Access to Abortion Coverage: Ending Financial Restrictions

This bill aims to ensure that federal health programs and private insurance cover abortion services. This means that regardless of income or type of insurance, citizens will have access to a full range of pregnancy-related healthcare, including abortion. The bill seeks to remove financial barriers that currently prevent many individuals from accessing these services.
Key points
Federal health programs (such as Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, TRICARE, Indian Health Service) will be required to cover abortion services.
The federal government will not be able to prohibit or restrict private health insurance from covering abortion costs.
The bill repeals existing restrictions on abortion funding under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), potentially increasing access to these services in marketplace and private plans.
The goal is to ensure that economic status, race, gender, or other characteristics do not hinder access to abortion.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4611
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2025-07-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EACH Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4611.

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 2025-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal health programs (such as Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, TRICARE, Indian Health Service) will be required to cover abortion services.
  • The federal government will not be able to prohibit or restrict private health insurance from covering abortion costs.
  • The bill repeals existing restrictions on abortion funding under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), potentially increasing access to these services in marketplace and private plans.
  • The goal is to ensure that economic status, race, gender, or other characteristics do not hinder access to abortion.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7].

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 2025-12-23.

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