Senate Bill 4700
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 2, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4700
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from requiring payment from a veteran for any contraceptive item that is required to be covered by health insurance plans without a cost-sharing requirement.
August 2, 2022
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08/02/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
08/02/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:35 PM