Cortez Masto, Colleagues Highlight on First-Ever Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Hitting Shelves in the U.S.

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"This is a true milestone for birth control access across America, which is fundamental to women's equality and women's ability to plan their lives on their own terms. Access to over-the-counter birth control is now more important than ever after the Dobbs decision opened the floodgates for Republicans to rip away reproductive rights, pass dangerous abortion bans, and go after emergency contraception and other forms of birth control--all of which are happening.

The availability of Opill on shelves and for online order is a huge step forward that will make accessing birth control so much easier for so many women--especially women who live in rural areas, lack reliable transportation, or are uninsured. The work doesn't stop here--more needs to be done to make sure every American can access and afford the pill over the counter. A big part of that is making sure that Opill is fully covered by insurers, with no prescription barrier or extra costs--our legislation would make this a reality, and it's needed now more than ever now that Opill is hitting the shelves. We'll be pushing hard to pass the Affordability is Access Act and continue fighting to make sure everyone who needs access to birth control can get it, regardless of their income."

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