Federal Policy

Power to Decide works to identify, develop, and promote a variety of federal policy options that ensure that young people have the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to become pregnant and have a child. This section contains resources on federal funding for evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention education, contraceptive access, and related issues, such as poverty and education. These policies can increase the opportunity that young people have to pursue the future that they want for themselves.

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A State-By-State Guide to Abortion

Always up-to-date with the latest laws, AbortionFinder allows you to select your state to get information about what to expect and to locate abortion support resources and assistance.

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Power to Decide FY 2019 Appropriations Request Letter

Correspondence

Power to Decide FY 2025 Budget Request

Power to Decide submitted the following letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget for consideration as it prepares the President’s FY 2025 budget.

Fact Sheet

Medicaid Postpartum Coverage

Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to one year is an important step in improving maternal health outcomes—a core component of reproductive well-being.

Fact Sheet

Budget Chart

There are several federal funding streams for teen pregnancy prevention education— which total…

Correspondence

FY 2024 Appropriations Request Letter

Eighty-five percent of adults support continued funding for the TPP Program, and 75% favor continuing the Title X program.

Correspondence

Increase Funding for the TPP Program

A diverse group of organizations dedicated to the success of youth signed a letter urging Congress to increase funding for the TPP Program.

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Fact Sheet

Birth Control 101

Check out this infographic on the importance of having access to the full range of contraceptive methods.

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National and State Data

Are you interested in changes in the national teen birth rate? Do you want to know where your state stands compared to its neighbors? Our national and state data pages summarize data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Guttmacher Institute.

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State Policy Resources

Check out our resources on state policy options that will increase information about and access to contraception as well as emerging state policy trends aimed at reducing unplanned pregnancy.

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