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S 4447118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jun 5, 2024

Latest Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act (S.4447) is a Senate bill from the 118th Congress focused on expanding access to contraception. Although the official summary and full text of the bill are not available, the title and policy area indicate the bill aims to improve availability and use of contraceptive methods. The bill was read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar but ultimately failed or expired without becoming law as of June 5, 2024.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to enhance access to contraception but did not advance to enactment during the 118th Congress.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled to suggest it would allow greater access to safe and effective contraception.
  • It originated in the Senate and was considered under the Health policy area.
  • The bill was read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar but failed or expired without passage.
Who Benefits?

['Individuals seeking contraception', 'Healthcare providers involved in reproductive health', 'Public health organizations focused on family planning']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full bill text limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation details.', 'Potential costs and funding mechanisms for expanding contraception access are unknown.', 'Oversight and enforcement mechanisms cannot be assessed due to missing text.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced and considered in the Senate during the 118th Congress under the Health policy area. It was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar but did not pass before the legislative session ended, resulting in a failed or expired status as of June 5, 2024.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could influence public health outcomes related to family planning and reproductive health.', 'Potential changes in healthcare service demand and insurance coverage related to contraception.', 'Possible shifts in public health funding priorities.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of the bill's full text and official summary, transparency is limited, hindering thorough oversight and public understanding. Future tracking should prioritize obtaining complete legislative documents to enable comprehensive analysis.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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