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H.R. 7056: Access to Family Building Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 18, 2024
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 18, 2024

This bill provides a statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (e.g., in vitro fertilization).

Specifically, under the bill, individuals have the right to access assisted reproductive technology, and to retain all rights with respect to the use or disposition of reproductive genetic materials (e.g., eggs or sperm), without prohibitions or unreasonable restrictions. Health care providers and insurers also have the right to provide and cover these services, respectively.

The bill does not affect state or local health and safety regulations that achieve their purpose in the least restrictive manner possible.

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The Department of Justice may bring civil actions against states, localities, or government officials or entities that enact or enforce limitations or requirements that violate this bill. Individuals and health care providers who are affected by violations may also bring civil actions for relief.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

No roll call votes have been held on this bill.

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

202

Bipartisan support. 1 withdrawn cosponsorship.

Who scored on this bill

14 points earned
  1. 1Susan Wild D-PA SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone5 events+24
  2. 2Anna Luna R-FLCosponsored; withdrew cosponsorship2 events−10
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History

  1. Jan 18, 2024Introduced in the House by Susan Wild.
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  1. Jan 19, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Jan 18, 2024Introduced in House
  3. Jan 18, 2024Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H231-232)
  4. Jan 18, 2024Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.