Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act of 2023

The Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act of 2023 would create a federal grant program to fund community organizations - including abortion funds and nonprofits - that help individuals access abortion services. Eligible groups would use these grants to provide practical support like connecting people to providers, coordinating travel and childcare costs, and offering accurate, culturally appropriate reproductive health information. The bill also includes legal protections preventing states from restricting these navigation services, even in states with abortion bans, and allows organizations to sue states that block such support. This directly affects people seeking abortion care and the community groups that assist them, focusing on reducing barriers to access.