H.R. 8378 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8378 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2022Mr. Cawthorn introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protect Statutory Termination of Abortions from Taxpayer-funded Excursions Lines Act or the Protect S.T.A.T.E. Lines Act. 2. Prohibition on use of Federal funds for travel expenses of individuals crossing State lines for an abortion (a) In general No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for the travel expenses of any individual traveling across State lines for purposes of having an abortion. In this subsection, the term State means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. (b) Exception The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to any travel expenses— (1) if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or (2) in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed.