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DemocratBill · H.R. 2049· House(119-HR-2049)

Access to Family Building Act

Rep. Gillen
Age: 57 years
New York
Introduced
3/11/2025
Last activity
3/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Laura Gillen
Cosponsors
Democrat - 75Republican - 2
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Access to Family Building Act" aims to prohibit the limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology and related medical care. It establishes statutory rights for individuals to access these treatments, continue ongoing procedures, and retain rights over reproductive genetic materials. Health care providers are granted the right to perform these treatments and provide related information. Additionally, health insurance providers are given the right to cover these services. The bill includes enforcement mechanisms through civil actions by the Attorney General, private individuals, and health care providers. Finally, this Act supersedes conflicting state and federal laws.

Yes

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8

    The bill establishes a statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology and ensures insurance coverage for these treatments.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+7

    The bill expands federal authority by superseding state laws regarding reproductive technology.

  • Would women be better off under this?+6

    The bill protects access to reproductive health technologies and procedures.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-7

    The bill significantly reduces state authority by preempting state-level regulations on fertility treatments.

  • Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?-5

    The bill explicitly states it applies notwithstanding the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, potentially limiting religious exemptions.