Senate to Hold Second Vote on Right to IVF Act Amid Trump's Support

Sep 17, 2024, 09:04 AM

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Tuesday on the Right to IVF Act, a bill aimed at establishing a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and expanding insurance coverage for fertility treatments. This will be the second vote on the bill this year, following a failed attempt in June. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the vote, highlighting the need to protect reproductive freedoms and challenging Republicans to support the bill. Schumer stated, 'Republicans can't just talk their way past an issue as personal as IVF.' Former President Donald Trump has recently expressed support for IVF coverage, which has added pressure on Senate Republicans. Democrats are using this vote as an election-year strategy to put Republicans in a defensive stance on women's health issues. The outcome of the vote will be closely watched as it could significantly impact access to fertility treatments across the country.