Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, plans to introduce a bill designed to protect access to over-the-counter birth control before a planned Senate test vote by Democrats on legislation designed to protect women’s access to contraception.

“Despite the fearmongering from the left, it’s clear Republicans have solutions to support women and families, and they are gaining momentum,” Ernst said in a press release.

Her legislation, the Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act, will “increase over-the-counter contraception options while bringing much-needed transparency to ensure the government uses tax dollars to support families. I’ll continue to stand up for women’s access to safe and effective birth control while creating accountability for the Democrats’ radical agenda,” Ernst said.

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