Current Legislation
IVF Protection Act, S.4368 / H.R. 8869
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, as a condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding, that States do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, and for other purposes.
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Does RESOLVE Support or Oppose?
RESOLVE opposes this bill as it does not protect IVF; it punishes a state by withholding Medicaid funding if it passes a law that “prohibits” IVF. The bill leaves open the possibility of a state regulating IVF.
Current Status:
This bill was introduced on 05/20/2024 by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). This bill was read twice and was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. This bill was introduced in the House on 06/27/2024 by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA-10).
Is Action Needed Now?
Additional Info:
Read the Senate bill.
Read the House bill.