S. 4701: Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-06-08 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] |
| Policy area | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-08 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-15 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-06-08):
Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026
This bill prohibits anyone from interfering with a person's ability to access out-of-state reproductive health care. (Reproductive health care is defined as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services and care related to pregnancy, including the prevention or termination of a pregnancy, and other reproductive care.)
Specifically, the bill prohibits anyone from restricting, discriminating against, or otherwise disadvantaging anyone who receives, provides, or assists with out-of-state reproductive health care that is legal in the state in which it is provided.
The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. The bill specifically waives any applicable governmental immunity and preempts any contravening state laws.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
| Mark R. Warner | D VA (original cosponsor) 2026-06-08 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4701 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4701?
S. 4701 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4701 are available on congress.gov.
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