A coalition of pro-life organizations is urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to support legislation that would block federal funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, for the next decade.

In a letter sent Wednesday, the groups warned that the current restriction on federal taxpayer funding for abortion-related entities, signed into law by Donald Trump as part of a 2025 spending bill, is set to expire on July 4. They argued that extending the policy for 10 years would provide long-term stability and prevent future administrations from reversing course through executive action.

The coalition, which includes organizations such as Live Action, Students for Life, and CatholicVote, described the proposal as a significant fiscal reform. They pointed to Planned Parenthood’s most recent annual report, which shows the organization received approximately $832 million in taxpayer funding while performing more than 434,000 abortions between 2023 and 2024.

Supporters of the measure argue that, despite existing restrictions like the Hyde Amendment—which generally bars direct federal funding for most abortions—organizations that perform abortion services should not receive taxpayer support through other funding streams, including Medicaid reimbursements.

The letter also raised concerns about other services provided by Planned Parenthood, including gender-related medical interventions and sex education programs, arguing that federal funding should not support those activities.

Lawmakers are considering using the budget reconciliation process to advance the proposal, which would allow passage with a simple majority in the Senate. Proponents contend that a decade-long provision would ensure consistency in federal policy and reduce uncertainty in future budget negotiations.

Opponents of the proposal, including Planned Parenthood representatives, argue that previous funding restrictions have already led to clinic closures and reduced access to care. A spokesperson for the organization said the earlier policy was unconstitutional and reported that multiple facilities have shut down in recent years as a result.

Alexis McGill Johnson, president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, criticized the effort, stating it would negatively affect access to health services for patients who rely on the organization.

Meanwhile, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced an amendment aimed at allowing Congress to block Medicaid funding to abortion providers in future budget cycles, provided it does not increase the federal deficit over a specified period.

The issue is expected to remain a point of debate in Congress as lawmakers weigh funding priorities ahead of the expiration deadline.