S. 4550 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Expanding Access to Family Planning Act
S. 4550 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jul 19, 2022, sponsored by Tina Smith with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 19, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Expanding Access to Family Planning Act This bill provides, subject to specified conditions, funding through FY2032 for federally funded family planning services and clinics. In particular, the funds must be used for (1) grants and contracts that support the provision of family planning services, and (2) clinic infrastructure (e.g., construction and renovation of clinics).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tina Smith (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 19, 2022
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 19, 2022)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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