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House Committee Proposes to Eliminate the Federal Family Planning Program, Threatens Reproductive Health Access in California
Statement from Nomsa Khalfani, Senior Vice President, Programs + Strategic Initiatives
Los Angeles/Berkeley – “The draft fiscal year 2018 spending bill released yesterday by the House Labor-HHS subcommittee is an extreme measure that if advanced, will put access to quality sexual and reproductive health at risk in California and across the country. Among other things, the proposal calls for eliminating the federal Title X family planning program and bars Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funding.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - California Legislature Takes First Step Toward Protecting Reproductive Health Access in Trump Era
SACRAMENTO – Yesterday the Senate Health Committee passed SB 743 - the free choice in family planning act - by a vote of 27-12. The measure ensures that millions of low-income Californians will be able to continue to access essential health services from local providers they trust and rely for high quality care. This is particularly...
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California Bill Would Protect Patients’ Access To Their Chosen Family Planning Providers
California Bill Would Protect Patients’ Access To Their Chosen Family Planning Providers - The California bill, authored by Sen. Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina), cleared the Senate Health Committee last month and is scheduled for a hearing on Monday in the Senate Appropriations Committee. It is co-sponsored by Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California and Essential Access Health. According to the bill’s supporters, this rule allows patients to get care from a provider they feel most comfortable with.
