Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act

The Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act is standard legislation introduced in the Senate on January 22, 2025. The bill would prevent federal funds from being used to support Planned Parenthood Federation of America, including its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics. If enacted, this would eliminate federal funding currently provided to the organization.

The practical impact would depend on the scope of federal funding involved and how healthcare services are affected. Planned Parenthood operates health clinics across the country that provide various services including cancer screenings, contraception, and other reproductive health care. Eliminating federal funding could affect the availability or cost of these services in communities where Planned Parenthood clinics operate. The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.