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Introduced
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
In Committee
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the IVF Protection Act, would amend the Social Security Act to require states, as a condition of receiving Medicaid funding, to not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. The bill highlights the benefits of IVF, which has allowed millions of parents to have children and has resulted in nearly 2% of all live births in the United States. However, the bill clarifies that it does not compel any individual or organization to provide IVF services, and it allows states to implement health and safety standards regarding the practice of IVF.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Ted Cruz (R)*,
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/20/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4368/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4368/BILLS-118s4368is.pdf |
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