Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act

# Summary: Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act (HR 599) **What the Bill Does** This bill would prevent federal government funding from going to Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its affiliated organizations and clinics. It does not eliminate Planned Parenthood itself, but cuts off federal dollars that currently support its operations. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects Planned Parenthood's patients and operations. Planned Parenthood receives federal funding (primarily through Medicaid and Title X family planning programs) to provide services including contraception, cancer screenings, STI testing, and abortion services. The organization would lose this federal funding, which could affect the services it provides and how many patients it can serve.

It would also affect patients who rely on Planned Parenthood clinics for healthcare. **Current Status and Key Context** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. This type of legislation has been proposed multiple times in previous congressional sessions. The bill is sponsored by a Republican representative. Supporters argue federal funds shouldn't support abortion services, while opponents argue the bill would restrict access to healthcare for low-income women and that federal funds already don't pay for abortion services under existing law (the Hyde Amendment).