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Travel assistance for women seeking abortion services in restrictive states

This bill aims to establish a program to help cover travel expenses for individuals residing in states with restricted access to abortion services. Citizens can apply for grants up to $1,000 for travel, lodging, and meals if they need to travel to another state for abortion services. This initiative seeks to facilitate access to these services when local laws are restrictive.
Key points
Creation of a grant program to cover travel expenses related to accessing abortion services.
Eligibility for up to $1,000 to cover travel, lodging, and meal costs.
Assistance is for individuals residing in states where abortion rights are restricted before fetal viability.
In extraordinary circumstances, the grant amount may exceed $1,000.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5542
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
Process start date: 2021-10-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medical Travel Assistance to Protect Women’s Right to Choose Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5542.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a grant program to cover travel expenses related to accessing abortion services.
  • Eligibility for up to $1,000 to cover travel, lodging, and meal costs.
  • Assistance is for individuals residing in states where abortion rights are restricted before fetal viability.
  • In extraordinary circumstances, the grant amount may exceed $1,000.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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