Bill · H.R. 9941· House(119-HR-9941)
Right to IVF Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/23/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Lori Trahan
- Cosponsors
- - 129 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Right to IVF Act of 2026" seeks to protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology (ART) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). It establishes statutory rights for individuals, health care providers, and insurers to ensure these services are not obstructed by state limitations. The bill mandates specific coverage for members of the uniformed services and their families, as well as for veterans. Additionally, it requires group health plans, State Medicaid plans, and Medicare to provide coverage for these services. Finally, it aims to ensure fairness within the Federal Employees Health Benefits program.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
The bill provides robust fertility and reproductive assistance specifically for veterans and their families.
Would women be better off under this?+8
The bill significantly enhances reproductive healthcare access and protections.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+8
The bill significantly expands reproductive health services and fertility preservation for veterans.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill preempts state laws that are inconsistent with the new federal statutory rights.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Individual Rights: Individuals gain a statutory right to receive, continue, and make decisions regarding ART or IUI services without interference or impediment (Section 104(a)(1)).
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Support for Uniformed Services Members: The Secretary of Defense must make ART, IUI, and counseling available to members, spouses, partners, and gestational surrogates (Section 202, Subsection A).
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Fertility Preservation for Active Duty: Members of the uniformed services can establish procedures for the retrieval and storage of reproductive genetic material following an injury or illness, or prior to deployment or hazardous assignments (Section 203).
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Benefits for Veterans: The bill includes provisions to furnish ART, IUI, and counseling to covered veterans and their families (Section 212).
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Expanded Insurance Coverage: Group health plans and issuers are required to provide coverage for ART and IUI, regardless of an infertility diagnosis (Section 302).
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Access via Medicaid and Medicare: The bill mandates that State Medicaid plans provide medical assistance for these services (Section 303) and expands Medicare coverage to include ART and IUI (Section 304).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Litigation Risks: The bill establishes a private right of action and allows the Attorney General to bring civil actions against states or individuals regarding the enforcement of these rights (Section 104(c)).
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State Law Preemption: This Act supersedes any State law that is inconsistent with the established statutory rights, which may impact existing state regulations (Section 105(a)(1)).
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Potential Financial Responsibilities for Veterans: While the Secretary may reimburse costs for procuring genetic material, the Secretary is not required to find or certify gestational surrogates or connect members with donors (Section 202(c)).
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Handling of Genetic Material Disputes: Issues or disputes regarding the use or disposition of reproductive genetic material are the sole responsibility of the veteran, partner, or private facility, rather than the government (Section 212(d)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+9Good For Women+8Good For Low Income Households+7Good For L G B T Q Community+6Good For Middle Class Households+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Improves Veterans Healthcare+8Increases Medicaid Funding+7Increases Medicare Funding+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5Improves L G B T Q Rights+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Increase States Rights-5
- 10/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/23/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 121 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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