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Proposed Bill Threatens Closure of 200 Planned Parenthood Clinics

7/5/2025

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Planned Parenthood Threatened

The proposed legislation threatens to shutter nearly 200 Planned Parenthood clinics across the country, jeopardizing vital health services for low-income patients. This bill, rooted in a sweeping anti-abortion agenda, cuts Medicaid funding for providers receiving over $800,000 in federal support, leaving millions without crucial care.

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Congress Defunds Planned Parenthood

Congress has approved the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which defunds Planned Parenthood for a year via Medicaid, marking a significant win for pro-life advocates. They argue that taxpayer money shouldn't support abortion services. This legislation comes on the heels of a Supreme Court ruling empowering states to withhold Medicaid funds from abortion providers, with President Trump poised to sign it into law.

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Planned Parenthood Threatened

The proposed legislation threatens to shutter nearly 200 Planned Parenthood clinics across the country, jeopardizing vital health services for low-income patients. This bill, rooted in a sweeping anti-abortion agenda, cuts Medicaid funding for providers receiving over $800,000 in federal support, leaving millions without crucial care.

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