Planned Parenthood executives give statements on ‘big, beautiful bill’

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, July 8, 2025

The following statements are in response to the vote on July 3 by the U.S. House of Representatives to pass an extreme bill that would “defund” Planned Parenthood.

Rebecca Gibron, CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky:

“Even as the House advances this harmful bill, nothing changes today — our doors are open, and our care continues.

“Across our six states, Planned Parenthood health centers save taxpayers more than $48 million each year by delivering essential, preventive care. For many, we are the only provider they’ll see — for birth control, cancer screenings, STI treatment, and more. Defunding Planned Parenthood doesn’t save money; it denies our most vulnerable a fundamental right to basic health care.”

Jennifer M. Allen, CEO of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates:

“This is the fiercest attack on Planned Parenthood yet — and we’re in the fight of our lives to protect our rights and our freedom.

“Congress just chose to give billionaires tax cuts over protecting people who elected them to govern with compassion and integrity. They voted to gut cancer screenings, STI testing, and birth control access — putting millions at risk and deepening existing health inequities.

“Let’s be clear: this bill doesn’t cut costs — it cuts care. And every lawmaker who voted for it is on the chopping block.”