Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2023 (S. 2895/H.R. 3662):
About this bill: This bill makes the tax credit for adoption expenses refundable.
Current Status: This bill was introduced in the House by Representative Danny Davis (D-IL-7), and was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on 05/25/2023. This bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance on 09/21/2023.
Bill links: View the Senate Bill and view the House bill.
Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act (H.R. 4391):
About this bill: This bill includes assisted reproduction as a tax deductible medical expense. It defines assisted reproduction as any methods, treatments, procedures, and services for effectuating a pregnancy and bringing it to term, and treats it as medical care of the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or dependent to the extent that they intend to take legal custody or responsibility for any children born as a result of such assisted reproduction.
Current Status: This bill was introduced by Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA-30), and was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on 06/27/2023.
Bill link: H.R.4391 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress.
Infertility Resolution (H. Res. 345):
About this bill: The Resolution affirms a congressional commitment to addressing infertility, its causes, diagnoses, treatment, and costs.
Current Status: This bill was introduced by Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), and was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 04/28/2023. This bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health on 05/05/2023.
Link to bill: H.Res.345 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Recognizing that infertility is a widespread problem that affects populations of diverse ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. | Congress.gov | Library of Congress.
PCOS Awareness Month Resolution:
About this bill: A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "PCOS Awareness Month".
Current Status: This bill will be introduced in 2024.
Bill links: Read the Senate bill and read the House bill.
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2023 (S. 2303/H.R. 4572):
About this bill: This bill provides for research and education on uterine fibroids.
Current Status: This bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on 07/13/2023. This bill was introduced in the House by Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY-9] and was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 07/12/2023.
Bill links: View the House bill and view the Senate bill.
Support Through Loss Act (S. 3137):
About this bill: This bill would allow Americans to receive paid leave time to process and address their own health needs and the health needs of their partners during the period following a pregnancy loss, an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or an assisted reproductive technology procedure, a failed adoption arrangement, a failed surrogacy arrangement, or a diagnosis or event that impacts pregnancy or fertility, to support related research and education, and for other purposes.
Current Status: This bill was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on 10/26/2023.
Bill link: S.3137 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Support Through Loss Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress.
