Restoration News has reported that a budget reconciliation bill from House Republicans includes provisions to block Medicaid funding for abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood for ten years. The report was published in an article.
According to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the budget reconciliation bill released on May 11, 2025, includes a provision that would prohibit abortion providers from receiving Medicaid reimbursements for a decade. This measure is part of a broader Republican initiative to realign federal spending with conservative values. Committee Chair Brett Guthrie emphasized that the legislation is aligned with the GOP’s "Commitment to America" platform and prioritizes pro-life policies.
Planned Parenthood's 2022–2023 annual report indicates that the organization received approximately $792.2 million in government grants and reimbursements, constituting about 39% of its total revenue. These funds support a range of services, including cancer screenings, contraception, and STD testing. Critics argue that even non-abortion services indirectly subsidize the organization's abortion operations through unrestricted general funding.
The proposed legislation also targets Medicaid reimbursements for gender transition procedures, classifying hormone therapies as ineligible. Planned Parenthood advertises itself as the second-largest provider of hormone therapy nationwide, offering services that are often difficult to access elsewhere. According to KFF Health News, the bill would disproportionately affect low-income transgender patients who rely on Medicaid to afford gender-affirming care.
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