On Monday, Planned Parenthood released its 2024 annual report, offering a fresh, sobering look into the priorities of the nation’s largest abortion provider. While these annual reports have always provided valuable insight for pro-lifers, this year’s document is especially significant. As lawmakers prepare for budget reconciliation—an avenue through which federal funding for Planned Parenthood could be cut—this report arms Congress with undeniable evidence: Planned Parenthood has become increasingly focused on abortion while steadily slashing essential health services.
Record-Breaking Abortions, Shrinking Health Services
Planned Parenthood performed 402,230 abortions in 2023—the first time the organization has ever surpassed the 400,000 mark in a single year. That’s not just a record for Planned Parenthood; it's a red flag for taxpayers who continue to fund the organization under the belief that it provides a broad spectrum of health services. Even more alarming: this means Planned Parenthood is now responsible for over 39 percent of all abortions in the United States.
While abortion numbers reach historic highs, the rest of the report tells a different story about its non-abortion services:
Primary care visits dropped by 13.7%
Pap tests fell by 12.3%
Cancer screenings declined by 8.1%
UTI treatments plummeted by an astounding 45.0%
These are not just statistics—they represent real women and families who were denied access to preventive care. Meanwhile, for every one adoption referral, Planned Parenthood performed over 187 abortions. This ratio should put to rest any lingering illusion that the organization offers balanced reproductive counseling.
A Ten-Year Decline in Health Care Services
This is not an isolated trend—it’s a long-term strategy. Over the past decade:
Abortions have increased by over 22%
Cancer screenings have dropped by 54%
Prenatal services have been slashed by over 62%
The data paints a clear picture: Planned Parenthood has evolved into a politically protected abortion provider, not a general health care provider.
More Taxpayer Money, Fewer Health Services
Despite this shift away from health care, government funding for Planned Parenthood continues to rise. In fiscal year 2023, the organization received a staggering $792.2 million in government grants and reimbursements—a 13.3% increase from 2022. All of this occurred under an administration that made no secret of its commitment to pro-abortion policies.
It is unacceptable that a taxpayer-funded organization is scaling back essential medical services while ramping up abortion procedures. This contradiction reveals that Planned Parenthood is not focused on women’s health, but on maintaining and growing its abortion business—subsidized by American taxpayers.
Time to Cut the Cord: Why Defunding Is Crucial
The report states that 39% of Planned Parenthood’s revenue comes from the government. This means that ending federal funding would severely impact the organization’s operations—especially its abortion services. With Republicans now in control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, the opportunity to finally end taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood is within reach.
Just this past Sunday, House Republicans introduced legislation aimed at defunding the organization. This momentum must continue. The 2024 annual report makes the case crystal clear: Planned Parenthood does not deserve a dime of taxpayer money.
What Comes Next
Taxpayer dollars should never support an organization that prioritizes abortion over genuine health care. The latest Planned Parenthood report doesn’t just reveal a troubling trend—it demands a response. Lawmakers must seize this opportunity to redirect federal funding to community health centers and clinics that provide comprehensive, life-affirming care without pushing abortion as the first and only option.
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