A Democratic bill with 33 Democratic cosponsors · See all 34 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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 "Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act of 2025" or the "EACH Act of 2025" aims to ensure affordable abortion coverage and care for everyone, regardless of income or insurance source. It requires all federal health programs and plans to cover abortion services. The bill also seeks to prohibit restrictions on private insurance coverage of abortion services and repeals a section of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Yes· 3 of 35
- Scored +10
Does this make abortion easier to get?
This bill directly aims to ensure access to abortion services for all individuals, regardless of income or insurance source.
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets ensuring abortion access for low-income individuals by mandating coverage under Medicaid and other programs.
- Scored +8
Would women be better off under this?
This bill is highly beneficial for women as it pertains to women's healthcare and reproductive choice.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill could be viewed as potentially infringing on state rights by overriding state laws concerning abortion coverage.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ensuring Abortion Coverage and Care: Section 4(a) mandates that individuals insured by or receiving medical care from health programs or plans described in section 3(2) (such as Medicaid, Medicare, Children's Health Insurance Program, Indian Health Service, TRICARE, Veterans benefits, etc.) will receive coverage for abortion services. This could be seen as positive because it expands access to abortion services for people who rely on these programs.
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Ensuring Abortion Coverage and Care Through the Federal Government: Section 4(b) says that the federal government, when acting as a healthcare provider, must ensure access to abortion services for those eligible to receive medical care in its facilities or contracted facilities. This is positive because it ensures those seeking care from the federal government will have access to abortion services.
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Prohibiting Restrictions On Private Insurance Coverage Of Abortion Services: Section 4(c) prevents the federal government from restricting abortion coverage by state or local governments or private health plans. This could be seen as positive, as it aims to protect and expand access to abortion coverage through various insurance plans.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no explicitly stated negative impacts for people in 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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets ensuring abortion access for low-income individuals by mandating coverage under Medicaid and other programs. Would women be better off under this? — This bill is highly beneficial for women as it pertains to women's healthcare and reproductive choice. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — This bill especially helps young adults gain access to abortion services and affordable healthcare. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses the disproportionate impact of abortion coverage restrictions on women of color. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses the disproportionate impact of abortion coverage restrictions on women of color. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes specific provisions for the Indian Health Service to ensure abortion services are available to Native Americans. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill ensures access to healthcare coverage for veterans. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses the disproportionate impact of abortion coverage restrictions on women of color. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill helps immigrants by ensuring access to abortion services. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill acknowledges that LGBTQ individuals face systematic barriers and discrimination that affect access to abortion services. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — The bill ensures access to healthcare coverage for middle-aged individuals. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill impacts middle-class households by expanding access to abortion services, regardless of income or insurance. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill ensures access to healthcare coverage for rural residents. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides access to healthcare coverage for students. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill ensures access to healthcare coverage for people with disabilities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill ensures access to healthcare coverage for urban residents. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill ensures access to healthcare coverage for White Americans. Would children be better off under this? — Addresses access to care for children enrolled in government programs. Would high-income households be better off under this? — High income individuals don't usually have issues with affording abortion services. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill ensures access to healthcare coverage for retirees. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill expands Medicare to cover abortion services.
- Healthcare
- Does this make abortion easier to get? — This bill directly aims to ensure access to abortion services for all individuals, regardless of income or insurance source. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By ensuring abortion coverage, the bill broadens overall healthcare access for specific reproductive health services. Does this help veterans get medical care? — This bill includes abortion services under veterans' healthcare benefits, expanding the scope of available care. Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act? — The bill repeals section 1303 of the ACA, indicating a change in approach to abortion coverage within the ACA framework. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — This bill expands Medicaid coverage to include abortion services, which may require additional funding. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — This bill expands Medicare coverage to include abortion services, which may require additional funding.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill seeks to address disparities affecting women's access to healthcare and reproductive choices. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The bill includes findings related to LGBTQ individuals facing systematic barriers in healthcare access. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill addresses racial disparities in healthcare access, especially concerning abortion services and Medicaid coverage. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill aims to ensure access to abortion services for all people regardless of disability. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill addresses how restrictions on abortion services can affect poverty, particularly for women.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal power by mandating abortion coverage in federal health programs. Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — The bill could affect interstate commerce due to the movement of providers and patients across state lines for abortion services. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill could be viewed as potentially infringing on state rights by overriding state laws concerning abortion coverage.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill expands healthcare benefits for veterans by including abortion services.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/24/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 31 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Christopher MurphyDemocrat · Connecticut
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts