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H.R. 6191: No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act

This bill, titled the "No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act," aims to prohibit the use of federal funds to assist illegal aliens in accessing abortion services. The main provisions of the bill include:

Prohibition of Federal Funding

The bill specifies that no federal funds can be used to help illegal aliens obtain covered abortion services. This includes any assistance related to the process of accessing these services.

Definition of Covered Abortion Services

The term "covered abortion services" refers to a wide range of expenses related to accessing abortion services, which can include the following:

Travel: Expenses related to getting to and from the location where abortion services are provided.
Lodging: Costs associated with temporary accommodation necessary for obtaining the services.
Meals: Food costs incurred while accessing these services.
Childcare: Expenses for childcare while an individual is seeking or receiving abortion services.
Translation Services: Assistance for individuals who may need help understanding or communicating regarding the services provided.
Doula Care: Support from a trained professional providing physical and emotional assistance during the abortion process.
Patient Education: Services aimed at providing information and education related to abortion and reproductive health.

Definition of Illegal Alien

The bill defines "illegal alien" according to the Immigration and Nationality Act. An illegal alien is defined as:

An individual who is inadmissible under specific sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which detail conditions of inadmissibility.
An individual who is deportable under specified sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act concerning deportation procedures.

Legislative Process

The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is part of the 119th Congress, 1st Session.

Sponsor and Co-Sponsors

It was sponsored by Mr. Harris of North Carolina and has multiple co-sponsors from various states.

Impact of the Bill

By prohibiting the use of federal funds for specific abortion-related services for illegal aliens, this bill may influence how such services are accessed and funded across different programs and entities, particularly those that receive federal funding.