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Rep. Mace Introduces Legislation to Provide Over the Counter Access to Birth Control

July 20, 2022

Bill ensures women will have access to over the counter birth control pills approved by the FDA.

Washington, D.C. - Reps. Nancy Mace and Ashley Hinson (IA-01) introduced the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act. This legislation will allow adult women to access over-the-counter birth control pills that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective. Rep. Mace released the following statement on the legislation:

“I have always been an advocate for women’s access to safe and effective contraceptives. This legislation helps ensure women will have access to over the counter birth control pills at their local pharmacies across the country. I have and will continue to support women through increased access to healthcare resources like these,” said Rep. Mace. “As an aside, I also want to take an opportunity to thank Gov. McMaster who recently signed legislation into law that allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control in South Carolina.”

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Issues:Healthcare

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