Defund Planned Parenthood Act

# Defund Planned Parenthood Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prevent the federal government from providing funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its affiliated clinics. Currently, Planned Parenthood receives federal dollars through programs like Medicaid (which covers low-income patients' healthcare) and Title X (a family planning program). If passed, these funding streams would be cut off. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact patients who rely on Planned Parenthood for healthcare services, including cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing and treatment, and other reproductive health services. Planned Parenthood operates over 600 clinics nationwide.

The bill would also affect the organization itself and potentially other healthcare providers if patients lose access to services. Note: Federal law already prohibits using taxpayer money specifically for abortion services (except in rare cases), so this bill would eliminate funding for other medical services Planned Parenthood provides. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) in the 119th Congress.