The Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act establishes federal grant programs and research initiatives to improve reproductive health care access for people with disabilities. The legislation creates three main components: a $10 million annual workforce training program through fiscal year 2031 that funds health centers, universities, and disability organizations to train healthcare professionals in providing disability-competent reproductive care; a separate $15 million annual nursing workforce program from 2027-2031 that helps nursing schools recruit and train individuals with disabilities for reproductive health nursing positions, including mentorship and financial support; and a $15 million research study directed by the Department of Health and Human Services to identify effective care programs, examine how federal, state, and tribal partnerships coordinate this care, and determine what data-sharing agreements are needed to address barriers to access. The bill affects healthcare providers, nursing schools, disability organizations, and ultimately people with disabilities seeking reproductive health services. All programs include requirements for annual outcome evaluation and reporting to Congress.
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