Republicans escalate push to cut Planned Parenthood funding
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Anti-abortion groups and Republican officials are escalating efforts to cut Planned Parenthood off from federal support, after GOP lawmakers halted Medicaid reimbursements until at least July 2026. Letters from governors and advocacy groups urge revoking Planned Parenthood 340B drug discounts and debarment, which would block all federal funds. The fallout is visible: more than 20 clinics have closed, Maine’s largest reproductive provider ended primary care, and a California affiliate will shutter its primary care practice, laying off 77 staff and redirecting 13,000 patients. Planned Parenthood vows to fight back; federal agencies have not acted on the latest requests.
Anti-abortion groups and Republican officials are escalating efforts to cut Planned Parenthood off from federal support, after GOP lawmakers halted Medicaid reimbursements until at least July 2026. Letters from governors and advocacy groups urge revoking Planned Parenthood 340B drug discounts and debarment, which would block all federal funds. The fallout is visible: more than 20 clinics have closed, Maine’s largest reproductive provider ended primary care, and a California affiliate will shutter its primary care practice, laying off 77 staff and redirecting 13,000 patients. Planned Parenthood vows to fight back; federal agencies have not acted on the latest requests.
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