Young, Ernst introduce bill for safer contraception access without funding abortions

Senator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana
Senator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana
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U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) have introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act, aimed at promoting access to safe contraception for women and families while ensuring taxpayer dollars are not used to fund abortions.

“I am proud to join Senator Ernst in introducing the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act. This bill will support women and families while ensuring taxpayer dollars are not used to fund abortions,” said Senator Young.

“In the face of Democrats’ radical abortion on demand, I am proud to provide women greater access to safe and effective birth control,” said Senator Ernst. “My bill will increase over-the-counter contraception options while bringing much-needed transparency and accountability to ensure the government uses tax dollars to support families.”

In addition to Senators Young and Ernst, the legislation is co-sponsored by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and John Cornyn (R-Texas). Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) is introducing companion legislation in the House of Representatives.



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