As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds

As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Ahead of the July 4 expiration of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provision that eliminated Medicaid funds to health providers who also perform abortions, the U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman expressed support for legislation that would block federal Title X family-planning grants and funds from going to those entities.  The Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act, legislation introduced in April in the Senate by Sens. Ma…

Trump dodges question about continuing to defund Planned Parenthood

Pressed by a reporter Monday, President Donald Trump said the issue is 'very thorny' and 'under negotiation,' leaving pro-lifers uncertain whether Congress will act before the July renewal deadline.