What they’re saying about expanded coverage of birth control

The administration of President Joe Biden has proposed making over-the-counter contraceptives free based on recommended preventive health services of the Affordable Care Act.

A number of administration officials, along with lawmakers and physicians, offered their responses in support of the proposal. The new rules were announced in conjunction with the U.S. Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services, which oversees the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

This slideshow summarizes the statements released by supporters. Read more about the rules here.