Bill · S. 1882· Senate(119-S-1882)
RESTORE Act
- Introduced
- 5/22/2025
- Last activity
- 5/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Cindy Hyde-Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The RESTORE Act aims to expand research and data collection regarding reproductive health conditions. It focuses on promoting restorative reproductive medicine and providing training for medical professionals to better diagnose and treat these conditions. The bill includes provisions to modernize medical coding to ensure accurate reimbursement for restorative treatments. It also seeks to improve awareness of male infertility through lifestyle and metabolic modification education. Additionally, the legislation establishes protections against discrimination for healthcare providers based on their religious or moral convictions regarding assisted reproductive technology.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this put more money into medical research?+7
The bill directs significant resources toward expanded research into reproductive health conditions and their causes.
Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill significantly impacts women's health through improved diagnosis, treatment, and research into reproductive conditions.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill allocates resources to expand research into the causes and treatments of reproductive health conditions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Diagnosis and Treatment: The bill promotes research and training to help medical professionals better diagnose and treat conditions like endometriosis, adenuses, and polycystic ovary syndrome (Section 2; Section 13).
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Protections for Healthcare Providers: Healthcare providers are protected from being penalized or discriminated against by the Federal Government or entities receiving federal assistance if they decline to participate in assisted reproductive technology based on religious or moral beliefs (Section 4).
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Accurate Medical Reimbursement: By updating diagnostic and procedural codes, the bill aims to ensure that providers are appropriately reimbursed for the time and resources required for restorative care (Section 12).
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Increased Research on Causes: The bill directs the expansion of research into the causes of reproductive health conditions, such as the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and microplastics (Section 13).
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Education for Male Infertility: The bill calls for the development of education regarding treatment for male factor infertility through lifestyle and metabolic modifications (Section 11).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+7Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+7Good For Men+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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