Governor Stitt Urges HRSA to Revoke Planned Parenthood’s 340B Status

Governor Kevin Stitt led ten fellow Republican governors in urging the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to revoke Planned Parenthood’s eligibility under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. In a letter sent today, the governors called on HRSA to ensure the integrity of the program by preventing taxpayer-subsidized discounts from indirectly supporting abortion-related services.

The 340B program was designed to help safety-net providers stretch scarce federal resources to better serve low-income patients. Allowing Planned Parenthood and its affiliates to access these benefits undermines the intent of the program and raises serious concerns about how taxpayer dollars may be indirectly used to support abortion-related services.

The letter reads, in part: “While proponents often argue that federal dollars are not “directly” used for abortion, this ignores the economic reality that money is fungible. Federal support through the 340B program allows Planned Parenthood to reduce its overhead, redirect unrestricted funds, and expand abortion operations elsewhere. Even if Planned Parenthood affiliates in states with pro-life laws refrain from using federal funds for abortion, the organization’s national infrastructure still benefits, enabling abortion expansion in states where abortion is legal and aggressively promoted.”

The letter emphasizes longstanding federal policies, including the Hyde Amendment and Supreme Court precedent in abortion-related cases. It calls on HRSA to take immediate action to preserve the purpose and integrity of the 340B program.

To read the full letter, click here.