How to Contact Your Representative About Planned Parenthood Funding

The Issue

What's at Stake

Planned Parenthood receives federal funding primarily through Medicaid reimbursements and Title X family planning grants — funding that pays for cancer screenings, STI testing, contraception, and other preventive healthcare services for millions of low-income patients. Proposals to defund Planned Parenthood would block patients from using their Medicaid coverage at these clinics, eliminating a critical healthcare provider for communities where alternatives are limited or nonexistent.

For many patients — particularly in rural and underserved areas — Planned Parenthood is their primary or only source of reproductive and preventive healthcare.

2.1M

Patients served by Planned Parenthood annually

80%

Of patients receive services to prevent unintended pregnancy

60%

Of patients rely on publicly funded health centers as their main source of care

Take Action

How to Contact Your Representative — Step by Step

Find your representatives

Enter your ZIP code in RepReach to see your House rep and both Senators with direct phone numbers. Planned Parenthood funding moves through both appropriations and healthcare legislation.

Call the district office

Planned Parenthood generates very high constituent call volume. Your call is logged and reported to the member, particularly on votes related to Title X and Medicaid.

State your position on funding clearly

Whether you're calling to protect Medicaid reimbursements or Title X grants, being specific helps the staffer log your contact accurately.

Follow up in writing

RepReach generates a personalized written message based on your position. A call and written follow-up on the same day is the most effective combination.

What to Say

Tips for Your Call or Email

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Start with your city. Constituent calls are logged by location — your ZIP code makes your call count.

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Patient experience is powerful. If you or someone you know has received care at Planned Parenthood, one sentence about that carries significant weight.

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Be specific. 'I oppose defunding Planned Parenthood' or 'I urge you to protect Title X family planning funding' gives a staffer a clear, loggable position.

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Brief is effective. A short, clear call is just as impactful as a long one.

RepReach writes your script for you

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Tell the app where you stand and add any personal details — RepReach builds a complete, personalized call or email script around your story. No blank page, no guessing what to say.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Planned Parenthood receive federal funding?

Planned Parenthood receives federal funding primarily through Medicaid reimbursements (for services provided to Medicaid patients) and Title X family planning grants. It does not receive federal funds that pay for abortions, which are prohibited by the Hyde Amendment.

What services would be affected if Planned Parenthood is defunded?

Cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, contraception, pregnancy testing, and other preventive healthcare services would be eliminated for millions of patients who rely on Planned Parenthood as their primary care provider.

Does calling about Planned Parenthood funding make a difference?

Yes. Planned Parenthood has consistently been among the highest-volume constituent contact issues, and sustained pressure has protected funding in multiple previous legislative fights. Call volume from constituents directly influences member votes.

How do I find my representative's phone number?

Enter your ZIP code in the RepReach app to instantly find your House representative and both U.S. Senators with their direct district office phone numbers.

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