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Smith and Lankford Urge HHS Inspector General Review of Planned Parenthood Funding

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 3:56 PM UTC · How we work

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Rep. Chris Smith and Sen. James Lankford urged the HHS Inspector General to review Planned Parenthood funding.
The lawmakers' letter asked the HHS OIG to coordinate the review with CMS and the Office of Management and Budget.
The SBA is reviewing more than $88 million in PPP loans to 38 Planned Parenthood affiliates.
Lawmakers cited allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misrepresentation and failure to report suspected child abuse.

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Rep. Chris Smith and Sen. James Lankford urged the HHS Inspector General to review Planned Parenthood funding.
The lawmakers' letter asked the HHS OIG to coordinate the review with CMS and the Office of Management and Budget.
The SBA is reviewing more than $88 million in PPP loans to 38 Planned Parenthood affiliates.
Lawmakers cited allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misrepresentation and failure to report suspected child abuse.