GOP Rep Pushes To Defund Planned Parenthood During Budget Reconciliation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Republicans are intensifying efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, with Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) leading a push to strip taxpayer funding from the nation’s largest abortion provider during the upcoming budget reconciliation process. Miller’s push aligns with former President Donald Trump’s broader legislative agenda, signaling a renewed focus by conservatives on pro-life priorities ahead of the 2025 fiscal negotiations.
In an exclusive report by Breitbart News, Miller confirmed she is urging fellow House Republicans to back a reconciliation package that would cut all federal funding to Planned Parenthood. “Planned Parenthood ends the lives of over 300,000 babies every year,” Miller stated. “There is no excuse for sending hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to the abortion industry.”
The proposal comes as Republicans prepare to use budget reconciliation—a process that allows certain budgetary legislation to bypass the Senate filibuster and pass with a simple majority. This procedural tool was used in the past to attempt the defunding of Planned Parenthood, but previous efforts failed under a divided Congress and presidential vetoes.
This time, with a Republican-controlled House and significant grassroots momentum from pro-life constituents, conservatives see a window of opportunity. Miller is framing the effort as part of fulfilling the GOP’s promise to voters who support protecting unborn life and ending taxpayer complicity in abortion.
As reported by Fox News, GOP lawmakers have been discussing multiple pro-life provisions to include in the Trump-aligned “America First” budget plan, which is expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks. According to House aides, defunding “Big Abortion,” as some Republicans now call the industry, is gaining traction as a central priority.
“Planned Parenthood receives more than $600 million in taxpayer funding every year,” one GOP aide told Fox News. “That’s unacceptable when we’re $34 trillion in debt and families are struggling to put food on the table. We shouldn’t be subsidizing abortion, period.”
Miller’s letter to Republican colleagues emphasizes that Congress has the constitutional power of the purse and should use it to reflect the values of the voters who sent them to Washington. “We must use our power under budget reconciliation to DEFUND Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers,” she wrote, according to Breitbart. “This is what our voters sent us here to do.”
Planned Parenthood has long claimed that federal dollars do not directly fund abortions, citing restrictions under the Hyde Amendment. However, pro-life advocates argue that the organization’s heavy reliance on federal funds for its operational budget allows it to shift other resources toward performing and promoting abortions.
For many conservatives, this is not merely a fiscal issue but a moral imperative. The continued taxpayer funding of an organization responsible for hundreds of thousands of abortions each year is seen as a betrayal of the values of the American people—particularly the millions of pro-life voters who delivered GOP majorities in key states.
Miller’s initiative reflects a broader conservative backlash against the Biden-era expansion of abortion access and taxpayer funding for abortion providers. Under President Biden, restrictions on Title X funding were rolled back, allowing Planned Parenthood to reenter the program and regain access to tens of millions in taxpayer support.
Grassroots conservatives and Christian voters—who were instrumental in the 2024 election cycle—have made it clear they expect Congress to act decisively. Many see the reconciliation process as a litmus test for whether Republicans are serious about following through on their promises to the pro-life movement.
One pro-life advocate quoted in Off the Press argued, “This is the moment to act. Republicans have talked a big game on defunding Planned Parenthood for years. Now they have the chance to finally do it. No more excuses.”
Rep. Miller has consistently aligned herself with the America First agenda, frequently championing policies that protect children, parental rights, and faith-based values. Her leadership on this issue has resonated with conservative voters who see Planned Parenthood not as a women’s health provider but as a political organization deeply entrenched in the Democratic Party’s agenda.
The battle over Planned Parenthood’s funding is expected to be one of the most contentious elements of the reconciliation debate. Democrats are likely to oppose any measure that touches abortion access, setting up a high-stakes confrontation over both moral policy and government spending.
Still, Republicans argue the country is overdue for a financial and ethical reset. “It’s time to stop sending our hard-earned money to a group that profits from abortion,” Miller’s letter reads. “Let’s be clear: We don’t need Planned Parenthood. We need to defend life.”
The proposed cuts would not only impact Planned Parenthood but could also extend to other abortion providers that receive federal grants. While the specifics of the bill are still being finalized, GOP strategists expect the final version to target all federal funding streams—direct and indirect—that benefit organizations performing abortions.
The Trump-backed America First agenda continues to prioritize the defunding of Planned Parenthood as a core policy promise, underscoring its significance for 2026 and beyond. With Rep. Miller at the forefront, and with strong support from pro-life organizations, Republicans are poised to make this budget fight a defining test of their legislative resolve.
Whether the measure ultimately passes remains to be seen, but conservatives agree on one point: the time for rhetorical posturing has passed. Now is the time for action.
Ella Ford