Introduced. Latest step, Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 5 new provisions of its own.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 10597 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 5 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Sep 24, 2026).
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H.R. 10597Bill
Sec. 2Purposenew law
Sec. 3Findingsnew law
Sec. 5Clarifying coverage requirementsnew law
Sec. 6Rules of constructionnew law
Sec. 7Duties of retailers to ensure access to contraception for use without a prescriptionnew law
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Sec. 2 Purpose
Sec. 3 Findings
Sec. 5 Clarifying coverage requirements
Sec. 6 Rules of construction
Sec. 7 Duties of retailers to ensure access to contraception for use without a prescription
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Sep 24, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress