Bill 119 HR 271, also known as the "Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2021," proposes a moratorium on federal funding to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. This bill aims to prevent any federal dollars from going towards supporting Planned Parenthood, a non-profit organization that provides reproductive health services, including abortion.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 4, 2021, by Representative Diane Black of Tennessee. It has garnered support from many conservative lawmakers who oppose abortion and believe that federal funds should not be used to support organizations that provide abortion services.
If passed, the bill would have significant implications for Planned Parenthood, as it relies on federal funding to provide a wide range of reproductive health services to millions of women across the country. Proponents of the bill argue that taxpayer dollars should not be used to support abortion services, while opponents argue that defunding Planned Parenthood would limit access to essential healthcare services for women, particularly those from low-income communities.
The bill is currently being debated in the House of Representatives, and its future is uncertain. It has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers and advocates on both sides of the issue, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding abortion and reproductive rights in the United States.