We have received text from H.R. 4611: Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act of 2025. This bill was received on 2025-07-22, and currently has 176 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as the "Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act of 2025," aims to ensure that all individuals have access to abortion services and related health care without financial barriers. Below are the main components of the bill:
Key Provisions
- Coverage Requirement: The bill requires that all health programs and plans funded by the federal government, including Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Medicare, must provide coverage for abortion services. This means that individuals enrolled in these programs should not have to pay out of pocket for abortion care.
- Role of the Federal Government: The federal government, acting as an insurer and health care provider, must ensure access to abortion services at facilities it operates or contracts with. It emphasizes that the federal government should provide these services much like it provides other necessary health care.
- Restrictions on Private Insurance: The bill prohibits state or local governments and private health plans from denying or restricting coverage for abortion services. This would allow individuals with private insurance to have the same access to abortion coverage as those in public programs.
- Repeal of Existing Restrictions: The legislation aims to repeal existing laws that limit coverage of abortion services under the Affordable Care Act (Medicaid and private insurance) which currently restricts funding except in certain cases like rape or danger to the life of the pregnant person.
- Federal Model: The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should serve as a model for ensuring coverage of abortion services and that restrictions in the private insurance market should end.
Findings and Context
The bill includes findings justifying its necessity, such as:
- Access to abortion is crucial for individuals' health care, especially for those from marginalized communities who face higher barriers to health services.
- Nearly 1 in 5 women within reproductive age live in states with increased restrictions following a significant Supreme Court decision.
- Federal funding for abortion has been limited for years, particularly affecting Medicaid beneficiaries, impacting poor women, women of color, and LGBTQ individuals disproportionately.
Definitions
The bill clearly defines "abortion services" to encompass not just the procedure itself but all related services provided in conjunction with it. It also outlines the various health programs covered by this legislation, encompassing Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded health care programs.
Legal Clauses
- Supremacy Clause: This legislation will supersede existing federal laws concerning abortion that grant fewer protections than this bill.
- Severability: If any part of this bill is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall still be in effect.
Relevant Companies
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Representative Ayanna Pressley Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Ayanna Pressley:
- H.R.4719: Freedom to Move Act
- H.R.4611: EACH Act of 2025
- H.R.4524: Equity in Government Act
- H.R.4111: MASS Act
- H.R.3603: Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025
- H.R.3602: Ending Qualified Immunity Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Ayanna Pressley on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pressley.
Representative Ayanna Pressley Net Worth
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Pressley has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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