The ACCESS Act of 2024 establishes a federal grant program to help healthcare facilities in states where abortion is legal expand their capacity to provide abortion and reproductive health services. The bill authorizes $200 million per year for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to support hospitals, clinics, nonprofits, and community organizations in hiring staff, purchasing equipment, expanding facilities, offering telehealth services, and providing patient education and support. The legislation prioritizes funding for states that have experienced the largest increases in out-of-state patients traveling for abortion services since the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturned Roe v. Wade, citing documented increases in wait times and service backlogs. The bill aims to address disparities in abortion access that disproportionately affect women of color, low-income individuals, LGBTQ+ people, and those in rural areas who face barriers to traveling for care.
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