Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) announced today the introduction of the IVF Protection Act, a bill designed to safeguard access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services across the United States. The legislation aims to prevent states from prohibiting IVF, a medical procedure that assists individuals and couples in achieving pregnancy.
The IVF Protection Act does not mandate that any individual or organization provide IVF services. Instead, it allows states the flexibility to establish health and safety regulations concerning the practice of IVF. Under the proposed legislation, states that impose bans on IVF would be rendered ineligible for Medicaid funding.
In a statement, Senator Britt emphasized the pro-family nature of IVF, highlighting its importance for couples facing infertility. “I’m honored to join Senator Ted Cruz in introducing the IVF Protection Act. IVF is pro-family, and I’m proud to strongly support continued nationwide access to this pathway to parenthood for the millions of American couples facing infertility,” said Britt. “As a mom, I know firsthand that there is no greater blessing than our children, and IVF helps families across our nation experience the joyous miracle of life, grow, and thrive. This commonsense piece of legislation affirms both life and liberty — family and freedom, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to enact it into law.”
Senator Cruz echoed Britt’s sentiments, noting the profound impact of IVF on American families. “IVF has given miraculous hope to millions of Americans, and it has given families across the country the gift of children,” said Cruz. “I’m proud to partner with Sen. Katie Britt to ensure that couples in Texas and across the country have the opportunity to be loving parents, by ensuring that IVF is fully protected at the federal level.”
Britt and Cruz also authored a joint op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, further detailing their motivations and the expected benefits of the IVF Protection Act. Their collaboration underscores a shared commitment to protecting access to reproductive health services and supporting families nationwide.
As the bill moves forward, it will likely spark discussions on both sides of the aisle regarding federal versus state control over healthcare practices, as well as the broader implications for reproductive rights in the U.S. The outcome of these discussions will be pivotal in determining the future availability of IVF services for Americans.
