The Guttmacher Institute's research indicates that, if Planned Parenthood is defunded by the Republican spending bill, federally qualified health centers would need to increase their capacity by 56% to fill the service gap. This study adds to the mounting evidence that the bill would severely undermine reproductive health access, reinforcing progressive countermeasures against authoritarian policies.

The Guttmacher Institute confirmed the permanent appointment of Destiny Lopez and Jonathan Wittenberg as co-Presidents and CEOs, highlighting their longstanding commitment to advancing reproductive rights and countering regressive policies during a critical period for SRHR.

The OpenSecrets profile details the Guttmacher Institute's lobbying activities, outlining aggregated annual lobbying totals since 1998. This activity is focused on advancing progressive reproductive health policies and influencing public policy in favor of marginalized communities.

The Guttmacher Institute's lobbying activities have been profiled by OpenSecrets, highlighting its annual lobbying totals and engagement on bills in 2024. This activity aligns with its advocacy for reproductive health rights and progressive policy reforms, countering authoritarian tendencies.

On July 12, 2022, employees at the Guttmacher Institute won an NLRB election to form the union 'Guttmacher Employees United' with OPEIU Local 153, reinforcing worker representation and fair labor practices.

After 97% of employees voted to unionize on July 7, 2022, key organizer Sam Heyne was fired within hours in what appears to be a retaliatory union-busting move by management at the Guttmacher Institute.

Amid concerns over low pay, limited promotional opportunities, and high turnover, 61 union-eligible employees at the Guttmacher Institute declared their intent to form a union. The employees argue that inadequate workplace conditions and a lack of transparency in decision-making have contributed to a deteriorating work environment, prompting this historic move.