Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025
Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would stop federal funding to Planned Parenthood and its clinics for one year unless the organization agrees not to perform abortions (except in cases of rape, incest, or when pregnancy endangers a woman's life). If Planned Parenthood doesn't meet this requirement, the federal government would demand repayment of any funds already received. The bill would redirect some of that federal money to community health centers instead, which would face the same abortion-related restrictions. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly impacts Planned Parenthood's operations and funding. It would also affect patients who use Planned Parenthood for healthcare services like cancer screenings, contraception, and other family planning services.
Additionally, community health centers would receive increased federal funding as an alternative provider. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill (HR 271) is in committee, meaning it's still in the early stages and has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN).
CRS Official Summary
Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025This bill restricts federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. or any of its affiliates or clinics for one year.Specifically, it prohibits providing federal funding to those entities unless they certify that the affiliates and clinics will not perform, and will not provide funds to entities that perform, abortions during that year. If the certification requirement is not met, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture must recoup any federal assistance received by those entities.However, the bill's funding restriction does not apply to abortions performed in cases of rape or incest or when necessary to resolve a physical condition that endangers a woman's life.The bill also provides additional funding for community health centers for the one-year period. These funds are subject to the same abortion-related restrictions and exceptions.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.