Defund Planned Parenthood Act
The Defund Planned Parenthood Act would prohibit all federal funds from being provided to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and to any of its affiliates. The short bill text uses a “notwithstanding any other provision of law” clause, meaning the funding ban would override other laws that might allow funding to Planned Parenthood or its affiliates. If enacted, this would effectively cut off federal money that supports Planned Parenthood operations and the services provided by its network of clinics. Impact would likely include reduced access to federally funded health services for patients who rely on Planned Parenthood for contraception, preventive care, and other reproductive health services. The extent of impact would depend on how funding is redirected or absorbed by other providers and programs, and whether federal or state alternative funding could fill gaps left by the loss of Planned Parenthood funding.
Key Points
- 1Short title: The bill is titled the “Defund Planned Parenthood Act.”
- 2Core prohibition: No Federal funds may be made available to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, or to any of its affiliates.
- 3Superseding language: The prohibition operates “Notwithstanding any other provision of law,” underscoring that it would override existing funding rules or programs.
- 4Scope of funds: The prohibition covers all federal funds that would otherwise be provided to PPFA or its affiliates (grants, contracts, direct appropriations, etc.).
- 5Legislative status and sponsors: Introduced in the Senate on January 23, 2025, by Sen. Paul with co-sponsors; referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.