Executive Order 14076Executive Order

Protecting Access to Reproductive Healthcare Services

Donald J. Trump

Signed: Jul 8, 2022

Published: Jul 13, 2022

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview

Executive Order 14076, signed July 8, 2022,Directs federal agencies to take a coordinated set of actions to protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare services, including abortion, in the wake of changes to abortion policy in some states. It emphasizes safeguarding patients’ privacy, safety, and access to information, and it creates a framework for interagency coordination. Importantly, it authorizes reports, guidance, and public education efforts and calls for steps to ensure emergency medical care protections. As an executive order, it directs federal agencies to act within existing law and does not create new rights or new statutory authority.

Key Points

1Action plan within 30 days: The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) must submit a report to the President identifying actions to protect and expand access to abortion (including medication abortion) and the full range of reproductive healthcare, plus ways to increase outreach and education about access to these services.
2Public awareness and access information: The report should outline a public awareness initiative that (a) shares information about obtaining free or reduced-cost reproductive healthcare through HRSA-funded centers, Title X clinics, and other providers, and (b) promotes awareness of contraception options and know-your-rights information for those seeking or providing services.
3Emergency care protections: The report should identify steps to ensure that all patients receive full emergency medical care protections, potentially updating guidance on emergency conditions and stabilizing care under EMTALA, with data provided by HHS on implementation.
4Privacy, safety, and data security: The order directs actions to protect patient privacy and clinical safety, including (a) FTC efforts to protect consumer privacy around seeking reproductive healthcare, (b) stronger HIPAA guidance to safeguard sensitive health information, (c) education for consumers on protecting health privacy, and (d) measures against deceptive practices online related to reproductive health information.
5Coordinating implementation: Establishment of an Interagency Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access, co-chaired by the HHS Secretary and the Director of the Gender Policy Council, with participation from the Attorney General and other agency heads. The Task Force will coordinate federal actions, programs, and outreach, and DHHS will provide funding and administrative support.

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