Expand access to reproductive health care services and protect the rights of patients and providers.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act?
The Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act, known as S. 4540, was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on May 13, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process with no further actions scheduled.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act (S. 4540 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 4901 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4901 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Patty Murray (D-WA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.