U.S. House passes bill guaranteeing contraception access, with eight GOP votes

Idaho’s Republican Reps. Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson voted against the measure

By: - July 21, 2022 1:00 pm
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Idaho’s Republican Reps. Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson voted against the measure that would guarantee people the right to use contraception without government interference. (Getty Images)

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Jennifer Shutt
Jennifer Shutt

Jennifer covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include congressional policy, politics and legal challenges with a focus on health care, unemployment, housing and aid to families.

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