Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2022

Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2022

This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to pay for travel, childcare, and other expenses of an individual seeking access to abortion services.

Eligible grant recipients must be nonprofit or community-based organizations that assist individuals seeking abortion services through programs that are unbiased and medically and factually accurate.

The grants may not be used to pay for abortion procedures.

Bill 117 HR 8452, also known as the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a fund that will provide financial assistance to individuals who need to travel for reproductive health services.

The bill aims to address the barriers that many people face when seeking reproductive health care, particularly those who live in areas where access to these services is limited. By providing financial assistance for travel expenses, such as transportation and lodging, the fund created by this bill will help ensure that individuals can access the care they need, regardless of their location.

In addition to providing financial assistance for travel, the bill also includes provisions to ensure that the fund is administered in a transparent and accountable manner. This includes requirements for reporting on the use of funds and ensuring that the money is used solely for its intended purpose. Overall, the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2022 aims to improve access to reproductive health care for individuals across the country by addressing the financial barriers that can prevent people from seeking the care they need.