Nydia Velázquez (D-NY)
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
A Democratic resolution with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for recognizing September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day." It conveys the sense of the House regarding the necessity of both global and domestic access to contraception. The resolution urges Congress and the Trump administration to ensure universal, expansive, and high-quality access to free or affordable contraceptive options. It further calls for the protection of reproductive autonomy, the expansion of comprehensive sex education, and the elimination of reproductive health disparities. Additionally, it advocates for increased funding for various domestic and global family planning programs.
Yes· 3 of 20
- Scored +8
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution focuses on expanding autonomy, insurance coverage, and healthcare access for people capable of pregnancy.
- Scored +8
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution advocates for universal, expansive, and high-quality access to free or affordable contraception.
- Scored +7
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The resolution calls for increased funding for the Indian Health Service to improve contraceptive access for Native communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Universal Access to Contraception: The resolution calls for ensuring all people have "universal, expansive, high-quality access to free or affordable contraception" (Section 1).
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Bodily Autonomy and Decision Making: It seeks to ensure people capable of pregnancy can decide the number and spacing of their children through access to medically accurate information and health services (Section 2).
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Increased Medical Training: The text advocates for expanding training for primary care physicians regarding the counseling and provision of highly effective reversible contraception methods (Section 5).
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Improved Insurance Coverage: There is a call to ensure people have access to affordable, comprehensive, and consistent insurance coverage for reproductive health needs, including contraception without a prescription or cost sharing (Section 4).
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Enhanced Education: The resolution supports the expansion of comprehensive and gender-inclusive sex education and patient-centered counseling (Section 10).
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Reduction of Health Disparities: It urges efforts to end reproductive health disparities related to race, ethnicity, disability, immigration status, gender identity, and sexual orientation (Section 8).
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Support for Global and Domestic Programs: The resolution supports additional funding for various programs, including Title X, Medicaid, the Indian Health Service, TRICAR, and the United States Agency for International Development (Section 12).
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Expanded Access to Over-the-Counter Options: It calls for expanding access and coverage for over-the-counter birth control without requiring a prescription (Section 13).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people are explicitly listed or identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The resolution focuses on expanding autonomy, insurance coverage, and healthcare access for people capable of pregnancy. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution calls for increased funding for the Indian Health Service to improve contraceptive access for Native communities. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution aims to address high rates of maternal mortality among Black women through better reproductive care. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution advocates for free or affordable contraception to reduce socioeconomic barriers to reproductive health. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to end reproductive health disparities that affect communities of color. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution urges the elimination of reproductive health disparities affecting those with disabilities. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the importance of contraceptive access for preventing unintended pregnancies among teens and young adults. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution aims to end reproductive health disparities that impact immigrant communities. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution notes that family planning can lead to better educational outcomes for children.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution urges addressing racial and ethnic disparities in reproductive health and maternal mortality. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution aims to end gender-based violence and reproductive health disparities that disproportionately affect women. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The text calls for ending reproductive health disparities that impact people with disabilities. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The resolution seeks to end reproductive health disparities related to gender identity and sexual orientation. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution notes that the ability to space births helps people achieve life goals and higher family incomes.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution advocates for universal, expansive, and high-quality access to free or affordable contraception. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The resolution urges the administration to support additional funding for programs including Medicaid to increase access to contraception. Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act? — The text calls for ensuring affordable, comprehensive, and consistent insurance coverage for reproductive health needs. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The resolution links reproductive planning to improved mental health and well-being.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The resolution states that United States foreign assistance should include support for contraception and reproductive services.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution notes that global access to contraception can increase labor force participation and economic prosperity.
- 9/26/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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