Make birth control pills available over the counter without a prescription.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act?
The bill H.R. 8083 sits in four House committees as of June 24, 2026, with no action taken since March 24, 2026. Committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills in Congress fail because they never receive a committee vote at all.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act (H.R. 8083 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8659 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8659 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ashley Hinson (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.