Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026
Rep. Bera Proposes $25 Million Yearly to Expand Abortion Training for Medical Students
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is actively moving through the system, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill mentioned at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill addresses a very controversial topic that usually splits Congress along party lines. Without support from both parties, it is unlikely to move forward.
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Life & Work
The bill explicitly names Tribal communities as a priority for training activities, including identifying barriers to abortion access and training providers to serve these populations. This could improve reproductive healthcare availability in Tribal areas, which often face severe provider shortages.
“defining a set of clinical training activities related to abortion care, including those that include care for racial and ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, Tribal, and medically underserved communities”
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026
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