118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 445HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2023

To establish within the Department of Health and Human Services an Ombuds for Reproductive and Sexual Health.

Health
Introduced Jan 20, 2023
Last action Jan 27, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 20, 2023
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Referred
Jan 27, 2023
E&C
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill creates a position within the Department of Health and Human Services to support access to reproductive and sexual health services (including services relating to pregnancy and the termination of a pregnancy) that are evidence-based and medically accurate. Functions of the position include (1) educating the public about medication abortions and other sexual and reproductive health services, (2) collecting and analyzing data about consumer access to and health insurance coverage for those services, and (3) coordinating with the Federal Trade Commission on issues related to consumer protection and data privacy for those services.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Jan 27, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.