This bill aims to address significant barriers to abortion access that have emerged since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. It authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a grant program for eligible entities, specifically nonprofit and community-based organizations that assist individuals seeking abortion services without discouraging them. Grant funds are designated to cover a range of travel-related expenses and practical support , including round-trip travel, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, doula care, patient education, and compensation for lost wages. Up to 15 percent of the grant can also be used for organizational costs such as community outreach, infrastructure, website development, and increasing staff capacity. However, the funds explicitly cannot be used for the cost of the abortion procedure itself . Priority for these grants will be given to entities that serve individuals residing in jurisdictions with abortion bans or severe restrictions, those who must travel across state lines for services, or organizations with established programs to help individuals access abortion care. The legislation also includes a preemption clause , stating that its provisions supersede any state or local law that would prohibit the use of these funds, and prohibits federal agencies from cooperating in anti-abortion proceedings related to the program. To support these efforts, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $350,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2026
USA119th CongressS-4922| Senate
| Updated: 6/24/2026
This bill aims to address significant barriers to abortion access that have emerged since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. It authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a grant program for eligible entities, specifically nonprofit and community-based organizations that assist individuals seeking abortion services without discouraging them. Grant funds are designated to cover a range of travel-related expenses and practical support , including round-trip travel, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, doula care, patient education, and compensation for lost wages. Up to 15 percent of the grant can also be used for organizational costs such as community outreach, infrastructure, website development, and increasing staff capacity. However, the funds explicitly cannot be used for the cost of the abortion procedure itself . Priority for these grants will be given to entities that serve individuals residing in jurisdictions with abortion bans or severe restrictions, those who must travel across state lines for services, or organizations with established programs to help individuals access abortion care. The legislation also includes a preemption clause , stating that its provisions supersede any state or local law that would prohibit the use of these funds, and prohibits federal agencies from cooperating in anti-abortion proceedings related to the program. To support these efforts, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $350,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.