Tarun John,

The story at the link you provided did verify that Republicans have a bill and another link showed that Democrats were against it.

I would also be against it because of the many complications that the pills can cause very serious side effects and women without access to a doctor would be in danger. The report mentioned demonstrates that the real problem is: 29% (of women) reported ever having problems obtaining a prescription or refills. In multivariable regression, uninsured (vs. privately insured) and Spanish-speaking (vs. English-speaking) women were significantly more likely to report difficulties.

Difficulties included cost barriers or lack of insurance (14%), challenges obtaining an appointment or getting to a clinic (13%), the clinician requiring a clinic visit, exam, or Pap smear (13%), not having a regular doctor/clinic (10%), difficulty accessing a pharmacy (4%), and other reasons (4%).

I have had a number of women students who expressed that cost and lack of insurance was a major factor in the reasons why they were not on birth control.

Why not have a bill that provides a way for poor women to have access to a doctor and provide affordable birth control? I could get behind a bill like that.