H.R. 445 · 118th Congress
HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2023
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nikema Williams
- Introduced
- 2023-01-20
- Latest action
- 2023-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2023
This bill creates a position within the Department of Health and Human Services to support access to reproductive and sexual health services (including services relating to pregnancy and the termination of a pregnancy) that are evidence-based and medically accurate.
Functions of the position include (1) educating the public about medication abortions and other sexual and reproductive health services, (2) collecting and analyzing data about consumer access to and health insurance coverage for those services, and (3) coordinating with the Federal Trade Commission on issues related to consumer protection and data privacy for those services.