SEN. MATT LESSER STATEMENT ON THE RE-INTRODUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD ONE YEAR AFTER TRUMP CUTS

“For years, Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans have been waging war on Planned Parenthood as part of their larger war on women’s health care. It wasn’t enough to repeal Roe v. Wade; last year they cut off Planned Parenthood’s ability to receive federal funding for contraception, cancer and STD screening for one year. I am happy that Connecticut stepped up to make up some of the difference, and I’m grateful to Governor Lamont and legislative leaders for prioritizing this issue. As federal funding resumes, it’s important that we remain vigilant as we work to ensure that women have access to the health care that they need in every corner of the state.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE