Bill · S. 797· Senate(119-S-797)
Family Building FEHB Fairness Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Duckworth
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Family Building FEHB Fairness Act aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The bill focuses on protecting and expanding access to fertility treatment under the health insurance program carried out under chapter 89. It specifically amends section 8904 to include fertility treatment benefits. These benefits cover various procedures, medications, and technologies. The changes are set to take effect one year after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill expands healthcare access by including coverage for fertility procedures, medications, and genetic testing.
Would women be better off under this?+6
The bill expands access to essential reproductive health services including oocyte preservation and IVF.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill provides benefits for fertility treatments that are highly relevant to individuals in their reproductive years.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Coverage for Fertility Procedures: The bill adds fertility treatment benefits to the health insurance program, which includes the preservation of human oocytes, sperm, or embryos, artificial insemination, and assisted reproductive technology like in vitro fertilization (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Access to Genetic Testing and Medication: Individuals may benefit from coverage for genetic testing of embryos and medications prescribed or obtained over-the-counter as indicated for fertility (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Inclusion of Gamete Donation: The bill includes gamete donation as part of the defined fertility treatments (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Flexibility for Future Medical Needs: The Director of the Office of Personnel Management, working with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, has the authority to include other relevant treatments, procedures, and laboratory services (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delayed Implementation: The amendments to the health insurance program do not take effect until one year after the date of the Act's enactment (Section 2(b)).
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 Women+6Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Affordable Care Act Support+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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