The Democratic Women’s Caucus is fighting so that every woman has access to quality, affordable health care and the freedom to make her own reproductive health care choices. We’re working to strengthen Medicaid and Medicare, expand access to health care, and lower the cost of prescription drugs. We are committed to ensuring that reproductive health care services, including contraception, abortion, and maternal care, are accessible to every woman no matter what state they live in without barriers or stigma. Women should not face life-threatening risks during childbirth, and Black mothers and babies should thrive with equitable, compassionate care. We are fighting for that future, and one where women’s health research is prioritized and well-funded, leading to breakthroughs that save lives. Every woman and family deserve quality health care so they stay healthy, and live with dignity, security, and choice.
Bills
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Medicare for All Act –
119th Congress (H.R. 3069)
- By guaranteeing comprehensive health care coverage to all, including reproductive, maternal, and preventive care, this bill demands a system that prioritizes health and economic security.
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Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act –
118th Congress (H.R.3305)
- This bill defends the lives of women and families by addressing the Black maternal mortality crisis through investments in data, workforce training, and culturally competent care that centers the needs of marginalized communities.
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Menstrual Equity For All Act –
119th Congress (H.R. 3644)
- By ensuring access to menstrual products through federal programs and banning discriminatory taxes, this bill demands health care that recognizes menstruation as a basic health need, not a luxury.
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Women’s Health Protection Act –
119th Congress (H.R.12)
- This bill safeguard abortion access by preventing governmental restrictions and bans that single out abortion services, it also protects providers who offer abortion care.
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Right to Contraception Act –
119th Congress (H.R. 999)
- This bill demands guaranteed access to birth control by protecting individuals’ and providers’ rights to use, provide, and discuss contraception without political interference.
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My Body, My Data Act –
119th Congress (H.R. 3916)
- This bill protects the digital privacy of reproductive health information, defending women from surveillance and state overreach in a post-Roe America where data can be weaponized.
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Right to IVF –
118th Congress (H.R.9643)
- The Right to IVF Act aims to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization, by affirming individuals’ and providers’ rights to seek, provide, and support such care without state restrictions.
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Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act –
118th Congress (H.R.8223)
- This bill seeks to improve research, training, public awareness, and access to care for menopause and mid-life women’s health through expanded federal initiatives and grants.
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COVER Now Act –
119th Congress (H.R.608)
- This bill establishes a program to allow local governments to provide health benefits to the Medicaid expansion population in states that have not expanded Medicaid.
Letters
