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Right to IVF Act

USA118th CongressS-4445| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2024
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (48)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Right to IVF Act This bill provides a statutory right to access fertility treatments (e.g., in vitro fertilization). Specifically, under the bill, individuals have the right to access fertility treatments and to make decisions about the use of their reproductive genetic material (e.g., embryos) without limitation or interference. Health care providers and insurers have the right to provide and cover these services, respectively. Manufacturers of applicable drugs or devices also have the right to provide these drugs or devices. The bill supersedes state laws that limit or otherwise interfere with the provision of fertility treatments as set out under this bill, including laws that require medically unnecessary procedures or services in conjunction with fertility treatments or that restrict the ability of individuals to receive fertility treatments based on marital status or sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity). The bill does not affect state health and safety regulations for medical facilities or health care providers that are in accordance with widely accepted and evidence-based medical standards and for which the purpose cannot be achieved in another, nonrestrictive manner. The Department of Justice may bring civil actions against states, individuals, or entities that implement or enforce limitations or requirements that violate this bill. Individuals and health care providers may also bring civil actions. In addition, the bill provides for coverage of fertility treatments under Medicare and Medicaid and for members of the uniformed services and veterans. It also requires private insurers that cover obstetrical services to also cover fertility treatments.
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Timeline
Jun 3, 2024
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jun 3, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jun 4, 2024
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 413.
Jun 5, 2024
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3983)
Jun 5, 2024
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3983)
Jun 13, 2024
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) made in Senate.
Jun 13, 2024
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 47. Record Vote Number: 197. (CR S4075)
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Jun 13, 2024
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4067-4075)
Sep 17, 2024
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 242. (CR S6078)
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Sep 17, 2024
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4445 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S6078)
Sep 17, 2024
Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4445 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S6078)
Sep 17, 2024
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6075)
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-9643
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 3, 2024
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • June 3, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 4, 2024
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 413.


  • June 5, 2024
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3983)


  • June 5, 2024
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3983)


  • June 13, 2024
    Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) made in Senate.


  • June 13, 2024
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 47. Record Vote Number: 197. (CR S4075)
    View Vote


  • June 13, 2024
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4067-4075)


  • September 17, 2024
    Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 242. (CR S6078)
    View Vote


  • September 17, 2024
    Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4445 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S6078)


  • September 17, 2024
    Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4445 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S6078)


  • September 17, 2024
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6075)


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-9643
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-9643: Right to IVF Act
  • HRES 118-1346: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7056) to prohibit the limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology, and all medical care surrounding such technology.
Civil actions and liabilityDrug therapyFamily planning and birth controlFederal district courtsFederal preemptionGeneticsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesJurisdiction and venueLabor-management relationsMedicaidMedical researchMilitary personnel and dependentsPrescription drugsRight of privacySex and reproductive healthState and local government operationsVeterans' medical careWomen's health

Right to IVF Act

USA118th CongressS-4445| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2024
Right to IVF Act This bill provides a statutory right to access fertility treatments (e.g., in vitro fertilization). Specifically, under the bill, individuals have the right to access fertility treatments and to make decisions about the use of their reproductive genetic material (e.g., embryos) without limitation or interference. Health care providers and insurers have the right to provide and cover these services, respectively. Manufacturers of applicable drugs or devices also have the right to provide these drugs or devices. The bill supersedes state laws that limit or otherwise interfere with the provision of fertility treatments as set out under this bill, including laws that require medically unnecessary procedures or services in conjunction with fertility treatments or that restrict the ability of individuals to receive fertility treatments based on marital status or sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity). The bill does not affect state health and safety regulations for medical facilities or health care providers that are in accordance with widely accepted and evidence-based medical standards and for which the purpose cannot be achieved in another, nonrestrictive manner. The Department of Justice may bring civil actions against states, individuals, or entities that implement or enforce limitations or requirements that violate this bill. Individuals and health care providers may also bring civil actions. In addition, the bill provides for coverage of fertility treatments under Medicare and Medicaid and for members of the uniformed services and veterans. It also requires private insurers that cover obstetrical services to also cover fertility treatments.
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Timeline
Jun 3, 2024
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jun 3, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jun 4, 2024
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 413.
Jun 5, 2024
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3983)
Jun 5, 2024
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3983)
Jun 13, 2024
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) made in Senate.
Jun 13, 2024
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 47. Record Vote Number: 197. (CR S4075)
View Vote
Jun 13, 2024
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4067-4075)
Sep 17, 2024
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 242. (CR S6078)
View Vote
Sep 17, 2024
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4445 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S6078)
Sep 17, 2024
Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4445 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S6078)
Sep 17, 2024
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6075)
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-9643
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 3, 2024
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • June 3, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 4, 2024
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 413.


  • June 5, 2024
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3983)


  • June 5, 2024
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3983)


  • June 13, 2024
    Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) made in Senate.


  • June 13, 2024
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 47. Record Vote Number: 197. (CR S4075)
    View Vote


  • June 13, 2024
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4067-4075)


  • September 17, 2024
    Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 242. (CR S6078)
    View Vote


  • September 17, 2024
    Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4445 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S6078)


  • September 17, 2024
    Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4445 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 197) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S6078)


  • September 17, 2024
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6075)


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-9643
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (48)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-9643: Right to IVF Act
  • HRES 118-1346: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7056) to prohibit the limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology, and all medical care surrounding such technology.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityDrug therapyFamily planning and birth controlFederal district courtsFederal preemptionGeneticsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesJurisdiction and venueLabor-management relationsMedicaidMedical researchMilitary personnel and dependentsPrescription drugsRight of privacySex and reproductive healthState and local government operationsVeterans' medical careWomen's health