1. United States
2. Mo.
3. Letter

I am writing regarding your inflammatory and inaccurate comments about Beacon Reproductive Health Network. Through Title X, Beacon helps ensure individuals and families across Missouri can access preventive healthcare through a statewide network of providers. This care includes birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing & treatment, and wellness exams. Your lies in yesterday’s hearing regarding Missouri’s Title X family planning program were outrageous. What’s wrong with you? I heard you conflate federal Title X services with abortion care, and misrepresent Beacon’s role in administering federal Title X funding in Missouri. The facts are clear and you know it: Title X funds cannot be used for abortion care. Federal law already prohibits this, and Beacon has consistently complied with all Title X requirements while responsibly administering funds in Missouri for more than 40 years. When you spread misinformation and play politics with people’s health, you create real harm for people who are simply trying to access services like birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, and other essential care. Beacon is a beloved organization that has spent more than forty years showing up for communities across Missouri. Beacon is a responsible steward of Title X funding in Missouri, ensuring federal resources are used as intended to expand access to affordable, high-quality reproductive healthcare. We Missourians deserve the freedom to make decisions about our health and futures without you spreading misinformation about trusted providers. Beacon should be allowed to continue to work to build a future where essential healthcare is accessible, affordable, and free from political interference.