But he’s facing pro-abortion activism from Democrats
By Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell, The Daily Signal
Speaker Mike Johnson has assured some members of Congress and pro-life leaders that he will try to stop the resumption of Planned Parenthood funding, but he faces opposition from Democrats and even members of his own party.
Johnson told Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and other members of Congress that he is working to prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funding again on July 4, Smith told The Daily Signal.
“He said he’s doing everything he can to make sure that happens,” Smith said. “I have a great deal of respect for Speaker Johnson. I do believe he will do everything he can.”
President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” passed through the process of reconciliation, defunded Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, for one year. Reconciliation requires a simple majority vote instead of the usual 60 votes in the Senate.
However, the defunding provision expires on July 4, America’s 250th birthday.
“It would mar the event,” Smith said.