What does Preamble of Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To allow women greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs intended for routine use, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on Federal funding of contraceptive methods,' aims to increase women's access to oral contraceptives. The bill also directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study on federal funding of contraceptive methods.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act.

What does SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATIONS FOR OVER-THE-COUNTER CONTRACEPTIVE of Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act do?

This section establishes a priority review process for supplemental applications for oral contraceptive drugs intended for routine use. Applications receiving priority review must not be for emergency contraceptives or drugs approved for induced abortion. If approved, drugs for individuals aged 18 and older would not be subject to certain restrictions under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The Secretary is required to waive fees for supplemental applications that receive priority review. For individuals under age 18, contraceptive drugs eligible for priority review will remain subject to specific regulations. This section applies to applications submitted before or after the date of enactment, as long as they are pending on the enactment date.

What does GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON FEDERAL FUNDING OF CONTRACEPTIVE of Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act do?

This section requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress. The report must detail the amount of federal funds allocated to contraception-related activities over the 15 years prior to the Act's enactment. These activities include reimbursement, inventory stocking, provider training, and patient education. The study must encompass funding from various federal programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Indian Health Service, Affordable Care Act exchanges, Federally-qualified health centers, Title X, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and TRICARE.

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Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act

Last updated: 3/25/2026 · Introduced: 3/25/2026

Author: Ashley Hinson (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a priority review process for over-the-counter oral contraceptives intended for routine use, potentially allowing approval without certain restrictions for adults aged 18 and older.
It mandates a study by the Comptroller General to analyze federal funding allocated to contraception-related activities across various programs over the past 15 years.
The bill directs the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress detailing the federal funding amounts for reimbursement, inventory stocking, provider training, and patient education related to contraception.

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