The American Healthcare Act and the future of Planned Parenthood

Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff
Paul Ryan holds
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., center, delivered remarks before signing legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2016. The measure didn't pass, but with President Trump in the White House the GOP has submitted a plan to replace the ACA that might make it to his desk.
Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images 2016

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House Republicans revealed their plan to replace the Affordable Care Act on Monday and it's called the American Healthcare Act.

If passed, the bill would lay the groundwork to cut funding from Planned Parenthood as President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan have previously promised. It would also prohibit federal tax credits to be used for plans that cover "elective" abortions.

Sarah Stoesz, president, and CEO of Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota spoke with MPR News host Kerri Miller about what the bill would mean for Planned Parenthood if it becomes law.

To hear the full segment use the audio player above.

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