What does Preamble of Access to LARCs Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study. The study's focus is on contraceptive access at community health centers. The study will specifically examine access in areas designated as 'health care deserts'. The Secretary is required to submit a report on the study's findings to Congress.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Access to LARCs Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Access to LARCs Act.

What does STUDY AND REPORT ON ACCESS TO RANGE OF CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS AT of Access to LARCs Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on access to a range of contraceptive methods at community health centers located in health care deserts. The study must analyze barriers such as reimbursement, inventory stocking, provider training, and patient education. The study must also identify community health centers receiving Title X funding. The Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress detailing the study's results within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The section defines key terms including 'community health center,' 'contraceptive method,' 'health care desert,' 'range of contraceptive methods,' and 'women in need'.

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Access to LARCs Act

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

Author: Ashley Hinson (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates a study by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to assess contraceptive access at community health centers in designated health care deserts.
The study will analyze barriers to access, including reimbursement, training, and patient education, and identify Title X-funded centers.
The Secretary must submit a report detailing the study's findings to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

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