Senate to Vote on Right to IVF Act Tuesday Amid Political Debate

Sep 17, 2024, 05:33 PM

The Senate is set to vote on the Right to IVF Act on Tuesday, a legislative package aimed at ensuring the right to receive and provide in vitro fertilization (IVF) services and making treatments more affordable. The vote has sparked significant political debate, with Democrats arguing it is necessary to protect reproductive rights and support families struggling with infertility. Senator Schumer and other Democrats have highlighted personal stories of families who have benefited from IVF, while Republicans have criticized the vote as a performative political move. Senator Duckworth has specifically blamed former President Trump for putting IVF at risk, urging her GOP colleagues to support the bill. Despite the contention, all Senate GOP members have signed a statement supporting nationwide access to IVF. Senate Republicans' bill was blocked by Senate Democrats.