A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act" aims to protect the right to provide reproductive health care services. It prohibits States, individuals, or entities from restricting or disadvantaging health care providers who offer lawful reproductive services, such as abortion, contraception, or in vitro fertilization. The bill establishes enforcement mechanisms, including civil actions by the Attorney General or private individuals. It also prevents the use of Federal funds for certain State legal or licensing proceedings against providers. Additionally, the Act creates grant programs for legal assistance and facility security for providers who offer abortion care.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +8
Does this make abortion easier to get?
The bill protects the right of providers to offer abortion services and provides legal and security resources to support them.
- Scored +8
Would women be better off under this?
The bill protects access to essential reproductive health services including abortion and contraception.
- Scored +7
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
Protecting reproductive health services such as contraception and abortion supports gender equality.
The opposite
- Scored -8
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill explicitly limits state authority to restrict reproductive health services and removes state immunity.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Health Care Services: No individual, entity, or State may prevent or restrict a health care provider from providing or assisting with reproductive health care services that are lawful in that State (Section 3(a)).
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Legal Assistance for Providers: The bill appropriates $40,000,000 to provide legal advice, representation, and education to health care providers facing legal issues related to reproductive services (Section 5).
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Enhanced Security for Facilities: The bill appropriates $40,000,000 for grants to providers to fund physical security upgrades, staff training, cyberattack defense, and patient data security (Section 6).
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Protection Against Insurance Denial: Insurance issuers are prohibited from denying professional liability coverage to a provider solely because they offer or prescribe lawful reproductive health care services (Section 7).
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Protection Against Liability Lawsuits: Insurance issuers are prohibited from suing a health care provider solely because the provider offers lawful reproductive health care services (Section 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Legal Risks for States and Officials: The Attorney General and private individuals have the power to bring civil actions against States or government officials who implement or enforce limitations on reproductive health care services (Section 3(b)).
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Loss of State Immunity: The bill explicitly states that States and government officials shall not be immune under the Tenth Amendment or Eleventh Amendment from legal actions challenging their requirements (Section 3(b)(7)).
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.
- Healthcare
- Does this make abortion easier to get? — The bill protects the right of providers to offer abortion services and provides legal and security resources to support them. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By protecting reproductive services like contraception and IVF, the bill helps ensure continuity of care.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill protects access to essential reproductive health services including abortion and contraception. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Ensuring access to reproductive health services can prevent significant financial burdens on low-income families.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Protecting reproductive health services such as contraception and abortion supports gender equality.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides $40,000,000 in security grants that can benefit small healthcare practices.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill provides grants specifically to help providers ensure patient and provider data security.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal oversight by allowing the Attorney General to sue states and stripping state immunity. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill includes funding to help healthcare providers secure patient data. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill explicitly limits state authority to restrict reproductive health services and removes state immunity.
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Herbert ConawayDemocrat · New Jersey
Maxine DexterDemocrat · Oregon
Kelly MorrisonDemocrat · Minnesota
Raul RuizDemocrat · California