Chris Smith: “I think that the ongoing work around religious freedom is vital and the work of this committee...”

We must act now, and we must act decisively. The lives of so many lie in the balance.

We write to request that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) review and, if appropriate, initiate an investigation into the activities of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. and the organization's affiliates.

Thank God we had a Senate that said, ‘You know, forget it. You’re not going to get these bills.’

It is long overdue for a comprehensive investigation and review, and I urge the HHS OIG to look closely to determine whether it has violated federal standards for federal funding recipients.