Reproductive health care services security grants

(a) In general There is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary), out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $40,000,000, for purposes of awarding grants to eligible providers for enhanced security for staff and patients of such providers. (b) Eligible provider In this section, the term eligible provider means a health care provider who provides or refers for abortion care services. (c) Application An eligible provider desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Use of funds A recipient of a grant under this section may use such grant funds for any of the following purposes: (1) Providing physical upgrades to health care facilities to improve security. (2) Providing training in security to health care staff. (3) Improving capabilities to defend against cyberattacks. (4) Ensuring patient and provider data security. (5) Providing protective services to staff and patients. (6) Any other activity, as the Secretary determines appropriate.