Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 999) to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care providers ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Fletcher. Petition No: 119-23. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026060923">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
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What this bill would do
This resolution sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider a specific bill, H.R. 999. H.R. 999 is a bill designed to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception. It also aims to protect health care providers' ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information. The text outlines the process for debate, stating there will be one hour of debate equally divided and controlled. It waives points of order against the consideration of the bill and its provisions. Finally, it directs the Clerk to transmit a message to the Senate that the House has passed H.R. 999 no later than one week after passage.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +7
Would women be better off under this?
Women are the primary demographic impacted by contraceptive access, gaining crucial legal protections for their reproductive healthcare.
- Scored +6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Young adults heavily utilize contraceptive services and benefit from statutory protections ensuring long-term access.
- Scored +6
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution sets the rules for considering a bill that protects access to contraceptives and reproductive healthcare services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Contraception: The text provides for the consideration of H.R. 999, which protects an individual's ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception. This could be seen as positive for individuals wanting to secure these products because the bill aims to protect this access.
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Provider Protections: The resolution allows for the consideration of provisions that protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information. This may be viewed as beneficial for people relying on these professionals for healthcare services and information.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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? — Women are the primary demographic impacted by contraceptive access, gaining crucial legal protections for their reproductive healthcare. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults heavily utilize contraceptive services and benefit from statutory protections ensuring long-term access. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households benefit significantly from guaranteed access to affordable contraceptive care and related health information. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged individuals continue to utilize reproductive healthcare services and contraceptives covered under the bill. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class households benefit from secure, uninterrupted access to essential healthcare services. Would students be better off under this? — Students and young adults often rely heavily on accessible reproductive healthcare services.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution sets the rules for considering a bill that protects access to contraceptives and reproductive healthcare services.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Protecting personal access to contraception enhances individual privacy rights regarding medical and personal choices.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Protecting access to contraception positively impacts gender equality by supporting reproductive freedom.
- 6/9/2026
- Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Fletcher. Petition No: 119-23. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026060923">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
- 10/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules.