Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Actually Defund Planned Parenthood?
By Personhood Florida
At Personhood Florida, we are committed to protecting every innocent human life. In this blog post, we’ll examine whether the One Big Beautiful Bill Act truly defunds Planned Parenthood and explore the shocking correlation between federal funding and the number of abortions performed.
The Link Between Federal Funding and Abortions
Planned Parenthood often claims that federal funds do not pay for abortions—instead, they say the money goes toward services like pregnancy tests and STD screenings. However, the data tells a different story.
A review of Planned Parenthood’s annual reports reveals:
- In 2011, they received $600 million in federal funding and performed just under 350,000 abortions.
- By 2024, their federal funding ballooned to $792 million, and abortions increased to 402,230 per year—a 23% rise since 2013.
Even as total U.S. abortions declined, Planned Parenthood’s abortions increased, now accounting for over half of all reported abortions nationwide.
How Federal Funding Fuels Abortion
Money is fungible—meaning even if funds are earmarked for non-abortion services, they free up other resources to expand abortion access. Federal funding allows Planned Parenthood to:
- Lure women into clinics (e.g., through birth control or pregnancy tests) and then market abortions.
- Send representatives into schools (as seen in Orange County, Florida) to indirectly promote abortion.
- Increase surgical and chemical abortion services, which generate a significant portion of their revenue.
Despite claiming abortions make up only 2-3% of their services, financial audits show that surgical abortions alone account for one-third of their revenue at some clinics.
Did the One Big Beautiful Bill Defund Planned Parenthood?
The bill aimed to strip federal funding from abortion providers, but the results are still unclear:
- The House version proposed a 10-year defunding of Planned Parenthood.
- The Senate version reduced it to just one year, with exceptions (e.g., “health of the mother,” a term so broad it could allow continued funding).
Planned Parenthood’s Legal Challenge
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the bill into law. Just three days later, Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts, where a friendly judge issued a nationwide injunction, forcing Medicaid funding to continue.
Key concerns:
- The temporary injunction could drag out in court, allowing funding to flow for months or longer.
- The Supreme Court isn’t currently in session, meaning a final ruling may take time.
- Pro-abortion officials in federal agencies could exploit loopholes to keep funding abortion providers.
What Needs to Happen Next?
- Hold Congress Accountable – Demand they close loopholes and make defunding permanent.
- Pressure State Attorneys General – Pro-life AGs must challenge unlawful injunctions.
- Expose the Truth – Spread awareness about how taxpayer dollars fuel abortion.
The “Health of the Mother” Loophole
Abortion advocates argue that exceptions must exist for the “life and health of the mother.” But ethical medicine prioritizes both patients—mother and child.
- Early delivery (when medically necessary) is not the same as abortion.
- No legitimate medical situation requires intentionally killing a preborn child.
- The “health” exception is dangerously broad—often used to justify abortions for mental health or financial reasons.
How You Can Help
- Share this information—many Americans don’t realize their tax dollars fund abortion.
- Contact legislators—demand they enforce defunding and resist pro-abortion judicial activism.
- Support pro-life organizations like Personhood Florida that fight to end taxpayer-funded abortion.
Final Thought
The numbers don’t lie: More federal funding = more abortions. We must stop the flow of taxpayer money to Planned Parenthood and protect innocent lives.
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