Sen. Duckworth Introduces EACH Act to Require Federal Insurance Coverage for Abortion
The EACH Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill seeks to overturn a long-standing ban on federal funding for abortion, which faces intense opposition from Republicans and some moderate Democrats.
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Refugees and individuals receiving medical assistance through federal refugee resettlement programs would gain abortion coverage. The bill specifically includes refugee medical assistance under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
“Medical assistance to refugees under section 412 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1522).”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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This piece explores the intersection of reproductive justice and economic stability, highlighting the EACH Act as a necessary solution to require federal health programs like Medicaid and Medicare to cover abortion services, thereby removing financial barriers for marginalized communities.
The article covers advocacy efforts in late 2024 where activists lobbied Congress to pass the EACH Act. It explains that the bill would ensure federal insurance programs cover abortion care, addressing long-standing inequities caused by the Hyde Amendment.
Congressional Democrats reintroduced the EACH Act on July 22, 2025, aiming to repeal the Hyde Amendment. The bill would require all federal health programs to cover abortion and prohibit the federal government from restricting abortion coverage in private insurance plans.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
EACH Act of 2025
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