LARC Access Expansion Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
The LARC Access Expansion Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would amend the Public Health Service Act. It aims to authorize grants for eligible health centers to expand patient access to long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Funds from these grants could be used to train healthcare professionals and stock LARCs for same-day insertion. The bill also proposes a demonstration program using telehealth to increase access to these methods in community clinics, particularly for those in rural areas.
The bill specifically targets health centers that serve areas with high infant mortality or maternal morbidity, medically underserved populations, or health professional shortage areas. These centers must not be receiving funds under Title X and must certify they will not perform or fund abortions during the grant period. The legislation also includes provisions to prevent grant funds from being used for LARCs intended as emergency contraception.
As H.R. 10559, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider it, which could involve hearings, markups, and a vote. If it passes the committee, it would then proceed to the full House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10559 do?
- The LARC Access Expansion Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would amend the Public Health Service Act. It aims to authorize grants for eligible health centers to expand patient access to long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Funds from these grants could be used to train healthcare professionals and stock LARCs for same-day insertion. The bill also proposes a demonstration program using telehealth to increase access to these methods in community clinics, particularly for those in rural areas. The bill specifically targets health centers that serve areas with high infant mortality or maternal morbidity, medically underserved populations, or health professional shortage areas. These centers must not be receiving funds under Title X and must certify they will not perform or fund abortions during the grant period. The legislation also includes provisions to prevent grant funds from being used for LARCs intended as emergency contraception. As H.R. 10559, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider it, which could involve hearings, markups, and a vote. If it passes the committee, it would then proceed to the full House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10559 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10559. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10559?
- H.R. 10559 was sponsored by Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10559?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (24 Sep 2026).
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