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GOP Proposal Seeks to Ban IVF for Military Families

Rep. Matt Rosendale introduces amendment to defund reproductive technology in defense bill, sparking bipartisan backlash.

  • Rosendale's amendment targets funding for all infertility treatments, including IVF, for service members.
  • The proposal comes amid broader GOP efforts to restrict reproductive rights following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
  • Critics argue the amendment undermines military families, especially those with compromised fertility due to service conditions.
  • Social media backlash includes responses from both Democratic and Republican figures condemning the move.
  • The amendment is part of a larger defense spending bill facing significant opposition in the Senate.
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