Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act

Summary#

The bill would prohibit federal funds from going to Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics. It says funds no longer available to Planned Parenthood would remain available to other eligible providers of women’s health services.

What it means for you#

Federal funds could not be provided to Planned Parenthood or the related entities listed in the bill. The text says other eligible providers could continue offering services such as family planning, screenings, prenatal care, and testing. It does not describe how services would change for individual patients.

Expenses#

The bill gives no cost estimates. It says it would not reduce overall federal funding available to support women’s health.

Proponents' View#

The bill’s findings state that other providers offer women’s health services, including in medically underserved areas, and that funds no longer available to Planned Parenthood would remain available to other eligible entities.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.