We write to you as organizations opposed to Congress’ continued targeting of Planned Parenthood and women’s health care, particularly abortion. The Judiciary Committee hearing scheduled for October 8, 2015, is just the latest in a series of coordinated attacks that have taken place since the House returned from its August recess. This myopic and dangerous focus on taking away women’s access to critical health care must end.

Planned Parenthood is a leading provider of high-quality, affordable reproductive health care for women and men, including young people and low-income patients. Without Planned Parenthood, nearly three million people annually would lose access to their preferred provider for health care that includes birth control, cancer screenings, and STI screenings and treatment. Despite this, anti-women’s health politicians have been attacking it for years. The latest round of attacks was prompted by the release of heavily-edited, deceptive videos that made false claims about Planned Parenthood.