H.R. 599: Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act
Sponsor
Robert Aderholt
Republican · AL
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Jan 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Why it matters
If this passed, Planned Parenthood would lose access to all federal funding streams covered by the bill, even as the measure says it should not reduce the overall amount of federal support for women’s health. The practical fight is over substitution: supporters say other providers can take over screenings, contraception, and related services, while opponents will argue that in many communities Planned Parenthood is a major existing provider and patients could face disruptions, longer travel, or fewer appointment options.
H.R. 599 Common Questions
Does HR 599 cut overall federal funding for women's health services?
No. Under the Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act (Section 3), the bill says it may not be construed to reduce the overall Federal funding available in support of women’s health.
Can Planned Parenthood still get federal funds under HR 599?
No. According to HR599 Section 3, no Federal funds may be made available to the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Does HR 599 apply to Planned Parenthood affiliates and clinics too?
Yes. Under the Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act (Section 3), the funding ban covers Planned Parenthood, its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, and clinics.
Where would Planned Parenthood funds go under HR 599?
HR599 Section 2 says funds restricted from Planned Parenthood are intended to be made available to other eligible entities for women’s health care services.
Which providers could receive women's health funding instead of Planned Parenthood under HR 599?
Under the Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act (Section 2), replacement providers include State and county health departments, community health centers, hospitals, and physicians’ offices.
What services count as women's health services in HR 599?
According to HR599 Section 2, they include lab and radiology services, well-child, prenatal and postpartum care, immunizations, family planning, STD testing, cancer screenings, and referrals.
Does HR 599 include contraception and family planning as women's health services?
Yes. Under the Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act (Section 2), women’s health services include family planning services, including contraception.
Can low-income patients still get care regardless of ability to pay under HR 599?
Yes. HR599 Section 2 identifies eligible entities as providing women’s health services regardless of a person’s ability to pay.
Does HR 599 target medically underserved areas and populations?
Yes. According to HR599 Section 2, the bill identifies women’s health services delivered in medically underserved areas and to medically underserved populations.
Does HR 599 change existing federal abortion funding limits?
No. Under the Protect Funding for Women’s Health Care Act (Section 3), nothing in the bill may be construed to affect existing appropriations-law limitations relating to abortion.
Based on H.R. 599 bill text
HR599 Legislative Journey
Committee Action
Jan 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
About the Sponsor
Robert Aderholt
Republican, Alabama's 4th congressional district · 29 years in Congress
Committees: Appropriations
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Cosponsors (25)
All 25 cosponsors are Republicans. Cosponsors represent 12 states: Alabama, Florida, Iowa, and 9 more.
John Moolenaar
Republican · MI
Dan Crenshaw
Republican · TX
Mary Miller
Republican · IL
Michael Cloud
Republican · TX
Jake Ellzey
Republican · TX
Daniel Webster
Republican · FL
David Rouzer
Republican · NC
Dale Strong
Republican · AL
Riley Moore
Republican · WV
Barry Moore
Republican · AL
Tim Moore
Republican · NC
Mark Green
Republican · TN
H.R. 599 Quick Facts
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Health
- Introduced
- Jan 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 22, 2025
Constituent Resources
H.R. 599 Bill Text
“To prohibit Federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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