Banks Supports Trump Administration Rule to Cut Planned Parenthood’s Access to Title X Funds
Washington,
May 18, 2018
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today issued the following statement in support of the Trump administration’s new rule that prohibits organizations that provide abortion services from accessing Title X family planning grants:
“Today is a huge victory for the cause of life, as this new rule will ensure that taxpayer dollars go to life-affirming, not life-ending, family planning services. There are much better options than allowing Planned Parenthood, America’s largest abortion provider, access to federal funds. The rule doesn’t cut a single dime from family planning but helps separate taxpayers from the abortion business. I thank President Trump and his administration for taking this important action.” Earlier this year, Congressman Banks joined more than 150 lawmakers in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar requesting that the department issue new regulations for the Title X Family Planning Program. Banks also recently spoke on the House floor about ending Planned Parenthood’s access to Title X funds. Click here to view his remarks. ### |