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Federal · 119th Congress

HR2469 Abortion DOULAS Act

Direction

Abortion otherAI label

Expands abortion access model confidence 90%

Directs HHS to study and report on benefits of abortion doula care and coverage, including integration into Medicaid, so more information and potential policy support for expanding abortion-related services.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination, as appropriate, with the Director of the Office of Minority Health and the Director of the Office on Women's Health, shall conduct and complete a study on the benefits of abortion doula care and coverage.

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  1. Introduced (completed)
  2. Committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both
  5. President
  6. Law

Stage: Committee · step 2 of 6

Last action
2025-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Filed
2025-03-27
Committee
Energy and Commerce Committee
Sponsor
Marilyn Strickland D + 6 cosponsors (6 D)
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Why the model tagged it this way: The bill requires a federal study and report evaluating benefits of abortion doula care (emotional, informational, and practical support before, during, and after abortions), its integration into care, and policy recommendations for Medicaid coverage of such services. This addresses abortion via support services and potential funding/insurance expansion but does not change gestational limits, exceptions, medication rules, travel protections, provider regulations, personhood, or constitutional measures.

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History (3 actions)
DateChamberAction
2025-03-27LibraIntroduced in House
2025-03-27LibraIntroduced in House
2025-03-27HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.