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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) have introduced the Convenient Contraception Act, a bill aimed at addressing barriers to accessing contraceptive products through …
New Bill Aims to Revolutionize Contraceptive Access and Improve Women’s Health Nationwide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pivotal move to broaden healthcare access, the Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled new proposed regulations aimed at enhancing the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) coverage of preventive …
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Expansion of Preventive Health Coverage Under ACA Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved Femlyv, the first orally disintegrating tablet for preventing pregnancy. This new form of birth control offers an alternative …
FDA Approves First Dissolvable Birth Control Pill Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move, the Democratic majority in the Pennsylvania House passed crucial legislation on Tuesday aimed at securing access to contraceptives. This new bill mandates that …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Safeguard Contraceptive Access Amid GOP Challenges Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday aimed at securing state-level protections for contraceptive access. House Bill 1140, sponsored by state Rep. Leanne Krueger, passed …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Protect Contraceptive Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass the Right to Contraception Act, a bill aimed at protecting and guaranteeing the right for people to obtain and use …
Senate Fails to Pass Right to Contraception Act, Sparking Debate on Reproductive Rights Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has emerged at the forefront of states advocating for the insurance coverage of over-the-counter (OTC) birth control. Following Governor Josh Shapiro’s appeal to health insurers to …
Pennsylvania Takes Lead in Making Over-the-Counter Birth Control Widely Accessible Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called on health insurers across the state to broaden access to contraception, including the newly approved over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, Opill. …
Governor Shapiro Advocates for Broader Access to Contraception in Pennsylvania Read More