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Abortion Travel Fund: Grants for Travel and Logistical Support.

This bill aims to establish a fund to help individuals access abortion services by covering travel and logistical expenses. It seeks to ease access to healthcare, especially for residents of states where abortion is banned or severely restricted. Funds will be distributed to non-profit organizations that assist individuals in overcoming financial and logistical barriers.
Key points
Establishes a fund to cover travel, lodging, meals, childcare, and lost wages for individuals seeking abortion services.
Prioritizes organizations serving individuals in states with abortion bans or those traveling across state lines for care.
Prohibits the use of funds for the abortion procedure itself, focusing solely on logistical support.
Ensures that state, tribal, territorial, or local laws cannot prohibit the use of these funds.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4268
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Process start date: 2023-06-21