Senators Cory Booker, Tammy Duckworth, and Patty Murray have introduced the Right to IVF Act, aimed at protecting access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reducing costs for families. This move comes amid a broader legislative clash over reproductive rights, with House Democratic women criticizing a GOP amendment proposed by Rep. Matt Rosendale that seeks to prohibit funding for IVF in a military construction and veterans affairs bill. Senate Democrats are also addressing the impacts of Republican abortion bans, which they argue have created a healthcare crisis. On June 4 at 10am ET, a Senate hearing will further examine these issues. As part of Infertility Awareness Month, several Democratic representatives are emphasizing the importance of ensuring access to fertility treatments for veterans and all Americans.
Katherine Clark has a plan to get GOP reps on record about contraception https://t.co/s4vyhzoTIR
SCOOP: Senate Democratic campaigns are launching a month-long blitz on reproductive rights, pressing Republicans on abortion as the second anniversary of the fall of Roe v. Wade approaches, Axios has learned. https://t.co/JONw3pjiIJ
Republicans are coming to take contraception away from the vast majority of Americans because extremists don’t believe in birth control — they believe in controlling women. That’s why millions of voters are saying #HandsOffMyBirthControl!-NP https://t.co/VLtIeaMRYL
My latest: Far-right conservatives are inaccurately characterizing IUDs, emergency contraception & birth control pills as causing abortions, potentially threatening access Republicans in 17 states have blocked legislation over a right to contraception https://t.co/Oss5bDMFjq
Today: Senate GOP are expected to refuse to pass a measure that would guarantee Americans access to contraception. If you want to be able to use birth control, consider carefully before you decide whether & how to vote in November. The threat to our rights is real.
I don't want to hear from Republicans that they support contraception, but won’t make it the law of the land. Tomorrow, every senator will have to say where they stand. I'm voting for the Right to Contraception Act. It's time we codify contraception into law. https://t.co/6166bVC6d7
SCOOP: The National Republican Senatorial Committee directed candidates to clearly outline their support for policies that increase access to birth control. They say none of its candidates back new restrictions on contraception. https://t.co/jfvkArQxyN
U.S. senators on Tuesday tussled over how the end to national abortion protections has played out across the country. https://t.co/4k7U4sGLZi
Republican and Democratic members of the Senate health committee on Tuesday offered two different views of abortion in America two years after the Dobbs Decision overturned the federal right to the procedure. https://t.co/Yd6m3BaaAV https://t.co/3eh96oDS00
Extreme MAGA Republicans want to ban birth control. And criminalize abortion care. We will stop them.
With abortion access high on the agenda during this election year, Planned Parenthood launched a campaign to galvanize a new generation of activists in support of reproductive rights. https://t.co/qPiZt3frv6
Ahead of today’s Senate HELP committee’s hearing on abortion bans, here are a few findings that illustrate the effect these bans have had across the U.S. ⤵️ https://t.co/eMnOpEh6Qh
Our veterans — and all Americans — should have full access to the fertility treatments they need to start a family, including IVF. It’s shameful that far-right extremists are playing politics and attempting to block America’s heroes from accessing IVF. https://t.co/NN69Geb24g
The minute Roe was overturned, red states jumped at the chance to restrict reproductive health care. Today, millions of women have suffered, unable to access the health care they need. Tune in to our Senate hearing at 10am ET/8am MT TOMORROW as we look at health care post-Roe. https://t.co/MF0R139LQ5
Two years ago this month, the MAGA Supreme Court overturned Roe There’s no question who brought about this crisis: Trump and hard-right Republicans who've made it clear they won’t rest until freedom of choice is eliminated Democrats won't stop fighting for reproductive rights
As a mom who walked the IVF path, I know the ups and downs & resilience fertility care takes. No family should be denied IVF access, and certianly not our veterans. https://t.co/IzUDaEhiyb
Republican abortion bans have created a full-blown health care crisis. Tomorrow, June 4 at 10am ET at the @HELPCmteDems hearing, Senate Democrats will shine a light on the devastation, chaos, and harm Republicans have caused with their anti-abortion, anti-women crusade. https://t.co/aiieG6zqvq
MAGA extremists are coming for the IVF care many Americans rely on to start a family. This Infertility Awareness Month, let’s come together to ensure Americans have access to the reproductive healthcare they need .
Extreme House Republicans are trying to ban veterans experiencing difficulty getting pregnant from accessing IVF and other treatments. This would be devastating for our veterans. My statement with fellow @HouseDemocrats who turned to treatment for our own fertility issues.⤵️ https://t.co/IMEApelMn5
A group of House Democratic women who underwent IVF treatment are out with a statement blasting a MilCon-VA amendment from GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale to prohibit funding in the bill from being used for IVF: https://t.co/gnyiWfYtE2 Background on this clash: https://t.co/Pvf74jHEZJ https://t.co/EdCrUJmT5G
I'm proud to join @SenDuckworth and @PattyMurray in unveiling the Right to IVF Act, legislation that will protect the right to access IVF and lower costs for families across America. Everyone deserves the freedom to build a family. https://t.co/quBwgDRBEB