H.R. 8354 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8354 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2022Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself and Ms. Stefanik) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit Federal financial participation under Medicaid for non-emergency transportation provided to access services for which Federal financial participation is prohibited. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defunding Abortion Transportation Act. 2. Limitation on Federal financial participation under Medicaid for certain non-emergency transportation (a) In general Section 1903(i)(9) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(i)(9)) is amended— (1) by striking (9) With respect to and inserting (9)(A) With respect to; (2) by striking at the end or and inserting and; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) with respect to any amount expended for non-emergency transportation authorized under section 1902(a)(4) if such transportation is for providing access to medical care or a service for which Federal financial participation is prohibited; or . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1902(a)(70) of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting , subject to section 1903(i)(9)(B), after at the option of the State. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to transportation furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.