A new grant program could provide funding for women who need to travel to another state to get an abortion. The grant would pay for travel, lodging, meals and any other costs determined by Senate Democrats. The legislation was introduced this week by Senators Tammy Baldwin and Patty Murray and would cost $350 million per year and $1.75 billion over 5 years. The money would be funneled into non-profit groups who would help women in states with strict abortion restrictions get to less-restrictive states.
Tammy Baldwin had this to say about the subsidy:
“In overturning Roe and passing one extreme state abortion ban after the next, Republicans have unleashed a full-fledged health care crisis that is jeopardizing women’s health and forcing them to stay pregnant against their will,”
“This moment calls for bold solutions — and that’s why I’ve proposed creating a new, historic abortion fund and why I’m proud to cosponsor Senator Baldwin’s bill to help get women the abortion care they need.”
“By reducing the costs of travel for people seeking reproductive care, more Americans will be able to make the health care decisions that are best for their family, health, and future,”
