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Speaker Johnson Excludes Abortion Provisions from Funding Bill

4/8/2026

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) plans to exclude anti-abortion provisions from a Department of Homeland Security funding bill.
Anti-abortion groups urge Congress to renew a one-year Medicaid ban for Planned Parenthood, expiring July 4.
Johnson's move could disappoint anti-abortion groups by avoiding divisive language.
The GOP holds slim majorities in both chambers, while leadership avoids controversial provisions during talks, with a fall bill expected to address these concerns.

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) plans to exclude anti-abortion provisions from a Department of Homeland Security funding bill.
Anti-abortion groups urge Congress to renew a one-year Medicaid ban for Planned Parenthood, expiring July 4.
Johnson's move could disappoint anti-abortion groups by avoiding divisive language.
The GOP holds slim majorities in both chambers, while leadership avoids controversial provisions during talks, with a fall bill expected to address these concerns.