House Republicans Challenge Expanded IVF Access for Veterans

A group of House Republicans has voiced strong opposition to the Department of Veterans Affairs' recent decision to extend IVF services to unmarried and same-sex veterans, citing moral and ethical concerns.

House Republicans express 'strong objections' to expanded IVF access for veterans, questioning the morality of funding such services with taxpayer money.
The opposition centers on concerns over the fate of surplus embryos, which they argue points to the 'inherent humanity' of these embryos.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded IVF services to include unmarried veterans and those in same-sex relationships, regardless of their ability to produce gametes.
Some Republicans, including presidential front-runner Donald Trump, have expressed support for IVF, highlighting divisions within the party.
Democrats and President Joe Biden have proposed measures to secure legal protections for IVF, positioning themselves as defenders of the practice.