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Senate to Revisit IVF Bill as Trump Proposal Stirs Debate

Senate Republicans face renewed pressure after former President Trump pledges free IVF treatments if re-elected.

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks with reporters as he departs a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 10.
A senior embryologist at West Coast Fertility Centers in Fountain Valley, California adds media to petri dishes containing embryos, before freezing the embryos on February 29.
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Overview

  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has scheduled a vote on the Right to IVF Act, which previously failed in June.
  • Former President Donald Trump has proposed making IVF treatments free, funded by either the government or insurance companies.
  • Trump’s proposal has not swayed Senate Republicans, who cite concerns over increased insurance costs and political motivations.
  • House Republicans are also divided, with some pushing for a vote on pro-IVF legislation before the upcoming election.
  • The Right to IVF Act aims to ensure nationwide access to IVF, protect IVF providers, and safeguard access for military members and veterans.