Planned Parenthood’s Pause on Abortion Services Marks a Significant Victory for the Pro-Life Movement

Starting October 1st, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause scheduling abortion appointments. This is in response to the Big Beautiful Bill, signed by President Trump on July 4th, 2025, that has a provision preventing abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funds.  

While the Hyde Amendment has long prohibited the direct use of federal tax dollars for abortion, pro-life advocates have raised concerns about how taxpayer funding indirectly sustains the abortion industry by subsidizing operations and infrastructure. The new law directly addresses these concerns by closing loopholes that have allowed abortion providers to benefit from Medicaid dollars. 

In response, Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life shared, “Taxpayer dollars should never fund the taking of innocent preborn lives. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has long centered its operations around abortion services, and this announcement only confirms that reality. Women and girls facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies deserve compassion, real support, and life-affirming care — and that’s exactly what the pro-life movement is committed to providing.” 

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Media Contact: 

Heather Weininger, Wisconsin Right to Life, Executive Director
hweininger@wrtl.org  920-265-6322