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Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 6:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8452
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 8452
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8452
Bill HR 8452 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2022. Bill HR 8452 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2022. Bill HR 8452's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 20, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8452
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
146Democrat Cosponsors
146Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8452
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8452
Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2022
Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2022
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to eligible entities to pay for travel-related expenses and logistical support for individuals with respect to accessing abortion services, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8452
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