abortion funding
Coverage of abortion funding in the Nexus archive.
- Government funding restored for Planned Parenthood, but clinic losses remain
Government funding for Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers has resumed for non-abortion services after being cut off for most of a year under a Trump-era policy. The defunding contributed to clinic closures and reduced healthcare services like breast cancer screenings and birth control distribution, though Medicaid billing for non-abortion services restarted. Over 30 clinics have closed, and patient access to care has declined in some areas.
- GOP hard-liners outline anti-abortion, military funding demands for party-line bill
The House Freedom Caucus outlined demands for a third reconciliation bill, including extending a federal abortion funding ban, immediate payment for new spending, and military modernization. The group emphasized fully funding any new spending, eliminating clean energy tax credits, and preventing a government shutdown ahead of midterms.
- National abortion network says assistance calls and related costs are increasing
The National Network of Abortion Funds reports a near doubling of assistance calls for abortion seekers since 2022, with 158,000 calls in 2025. Abortion funding costs rose 30% and travel/accommodation costs increased 13% since 2024. Florida's Access Network director noted 30% of Floridians now require out-of-state travel for abortions, averaging 1,000 miles and $2,400 per trip due to a 2024 six-week ban.