Prohibit state governments from restricting or banning access to birth control
In the 1960s and 70s the Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot restrict or ban access to birth control. Recently, a concern has arisen that those rulings may be overturned, allowing states to pass laws restricting access to birth control. A proposal in Congress would ensure everyone has legal access to birth control by prohibiting state governments from restricting or banning it.
Arguments For & Against
Pro Argument
Access to birth control is a settled constitutional right that Americans have relied on for over 50 years. Allowing states to restrict birth control would be a dramatic intrusion into Americans' most private medical and family decisions. Birth control is safe, widely used, and reduces unintended pregnancies.
Con Argument
States should have the authority to set their own policies on sensitive moral issues. The federal government should not override state legislatures on matters that have traditionally been left to the states.
Source document: Abortion-Questionnaire-National.pdf
| Type | Organization | Date | Nat | Rep | Dem | Gap | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New PPC Survey (2026) | Program for Public Consultation | February 2026 | 79% | 73% | 86% | 13% | favor |
| Deliberative Survey | Program for Public Consultation | July 2024 | 81% | 74% | 90% | 16% | favor |
Program for Public Consultation — February 2026
Prohibit state governments from restricting or banning access to birth control, to ensure that everyone has legal access to birth control.
Program for Public Consultation — July 2024
Ensure that everyone has legal access to birth control, by prohibiting state governments from restricting or banning access to birth control.
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