Statement from RESOLVE on Senators Cruz and Britt’s Proposed IVF Bill

Barbara Collura, President and CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and leader of the organization’s Fight For Families Campaign, issued the following statement in response to legislation introduced by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) to protect IVF:

“We appreciate that Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Katie Britt (R-AL) have expressed a commitment to support IVF, a stance that 85 percent of Americans share. We have concerns, however, with how the bill is drafted. The bill allows for states to push for regulations that could severely reduce the standard of care for IVF treatment, such as restrictions on how many embryos are created and what individuals can do with these embryos — decisions that should only be made between patients and their doctors, based on science and clinical guidelines.

“The solution is federal legislation that enshrines access to IVF for all. Fortunately, the Access to Family Building Act introduced by Senator Duckworth is currently being considered and would prevent any restrictions on this life-changing care. We call on members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to come together and pass this legislation immediately.”

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About RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association: Established in 1974, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is a non-profit organization with the only established nationwide network mandated to promote reproductive health and to ensure equal access to all family building options for anyone experiencing infertility or challenges in building their family. RESOLVE addresses this public health issue by providing community to all who need it, connecting them with others who can help, empowering them to find resolution and giving voice to their demands for access to all family building options. For more information, visit www.RESOLVE.org.

About Fight for Families: Fight for Families, a campaign led by RESOLVE, was launched in light of the Dobbs decision to protect IVF and other reproductive healthcare needed by people trying to get pregnant and grow their family. RESOLVE, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to family building, is concerned by legislation that threatens to limit the safe and effective medical options for people trying to conceive and achieve a healthy pregnancy. Fight for Families will help raise the voices of hopeful parents to their elected leaders and protect their rights to build a family. To join the Fight for Families campaign and help defend IVF and family building, please visit https://fightforfamilies.resolve.org/ for more information and to sign up for updates and how to take action.