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A bill to prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
1/23/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 177
Bill 119 s 177, also known as the "A bill to prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America," is a piece of legislation that aims to prevent the organization Planned Parenthood Federation of America from receiving any funding from the Federal government. The bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently under consideration.
If passed, this bill would have significant implications for Planned Parenthood, which is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of reproductive health services, including contraception, STD testing, and abortion services. The organization has been a target of criticism from some conservative lawmakers and anti-abortion activists, who argue that Federal funding should not be used to support an organization that provides abortion services.
Supporters of the bill argue that Federal funding should not be used to support organizations that provide abortion services, as it goes against their beliefs. They also argue that there are other healthcare providers that could receive Federal funding to provide the same services that Planned Parenthood offers. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that Planned Parenthood provides essential healthcare services to millions of women across the country, particularly low-income women who may not have access to other healthcare providers. They argue that cutting off Federal funding to Planned Parenthood would have a detrimental impact on women's health and could lead to an increase in unintended pregnancies and STDs. Overall, Bill 119 s 177 is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked a heated debate about the role of Federal funding in supporting reproductive healthcare services. It remains to be seen whether the bill will ultimately be passed into law.
If passed, this bill would have significant implications for Planned Parenthood, which is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of reproductive health services, including contraception, STD testing, and abortion services. The organization has been a target of criticism from some conservative lawmakers and anti-abortion activists, who argue that Federal funding should not be used to support an organization that provides abortion services.
Supporters of the bill argue that Federal funding should not be used to support organizations that provide abortion services, as it goes against their beliefs. They also argue that there are other healthcare providers that could receive Federal funding to provide the same services that Planned Parenthood offers. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that Planned Parenthood provides essential healthcare services to millions of women across the country, particularly low-income women who may not have access to other healthcare providers. They argue that cutting off Federal funding to Planned Parenthood would have a detrimental impact on women's health and could lead to an increase in unintended pregnancies and STDs. Overall, Bill 119 s 177 is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked a heated debate about the role of Federal funding in supporting reproductive healthcare services. It remains to be seen whether the bill will ultimately be passed into law.
Congressional Summary of S 177
Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act
This bill prohibits federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or clinics.
Current Status of Bill S 177
Bill S 177 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill S 177 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 22, 2025. Bill S 177's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 177
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
15Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 177
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 177
A bill to prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
A bill to prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 177
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