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No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses

This bill aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for travel expenses to another state or country for abortion. This means individuals seeking such travel will not receive financial or logistical support from federal funds, potentially impacting access to this procedure for some citizens.
Key points
Prohibits the use of federal funds for financial or logistical support for travel to another state or country for an abortion.
Defines abortion as intentionally killing an unborn child or terminating a pregnancy, with specific exceptions for live birth, ectopic pregnancy, or removal of a dead unborn child.
The bill does not alter existing funding limits for abortion travel under the Hyde Amendment or other federal laws.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8776
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2022-09-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Federal Funds for Abortion Travel Expenses Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8776.

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 2022-09-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of federal funds for financial or logistical support for travel to another state or country for an abortion.
  • Defines abortion as intentionally killing an unborn child or terminating a pregnancy, with specific exceptions for live birth, ectopic pregnancy, or removal of a dead unborn child.
  • The bill does not alter existing funding limits for abortion travel under the Hyde Amendment or other federal laws.
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. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

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

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