World Contraception Day Support

Summary#

This concurrent resolution supports recognizing September 26, 2026, as World Contraception Day. It states that Congress and the administration should expand access to free or affordable contraception, improve insurance coverage and health care training, support accurate sex education, and address disparities in reproductive health care. It also calls for support for domestic and global contraception programs and access to birth control available without a prescription.

What it means for you#

The resolution expresses the House’s position and calls for further action; it does not itself create a new contraception benefit or eligibility rule. It is referred to House committees for consideration.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The resolution says that contraception access can help people plan whether and when to have children, reduce unintended pregnancies and some sexually transmitted infections, and support health, education, and economic well-being. It also points to barriers and disparities in access.

Opponents' View#

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