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Senators Cruz and Britt Introduce Bill to Protect IVF Nationwide, Tied to Medicaid Funding

May 20, 2024, 11:56 AM

Republican Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Katie Britt of Alabama have announced a proposal to prohibit states from banning in vitro fertilization (IVF) as a condition of Medicaid funding. This legislation aims to ensure that IVF access is legally protected nationwide. The proposal comes in response to concerns from families across the U.S. that IVF treatments are under threat. The senators are united in their commitment to protect both life and access to IVF treatments. The bill, named the IVF Protection Act, was introduced today and is intended to safeguard the ability of parents across America to start and grow their families through IVF.