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Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2023

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4268

Bill 118 HR 4268, also known as the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2023, aims to establish a fund to assist individuals in accessing reproductive health services, including abortion, in cases where they must travel to another state due to restrictive laws in their own state. The bill seeks to address the barriers that many individuals face in accessing reproductive health care, particularly in states with limited access to these services.

The fund established by this bill would provide financial assistance to individuals who need to travel out of state for reproductive health services, such as abortion, due to restrictive laws in their own state. The fund would cover costs associated with travel, lodging, and other expenses related to accessing these services.

The Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2023 is aimed at ensuring that individuals have access to the reproductive health care they need, regardless of where they live. By providing financial assistance for travel expenses, the bill seeks to remove barriers to accessing these services and ensure that individuals can make decisions about their own reproductive health without facing unnecessary obstacles. Overall, this bill is designed to support individuals in accessing reproductive health care and to ensure that they have the resources they need to make informed decisions about their own bodies. It is a step towards ensuring that all individuals have access to the reproductive health care they need, regardless of where they live.

Current Status of Bill HR 4268

Bill HR 4268 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill HR 4268 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2023.  Bill HR 4268's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4268

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4268

Primary Policy Focus

Health

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