119th Congress Health
H.R. 2049: Access to Family Building Act
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- Introduced (completed)
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Summary
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
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PAOriginal
- Michael Lawler R-NYOriginal
- Julia Brownley D-CA
- Nanette Barragán D-CA
- Nicole (Nikki) Budzinski D-IL
- Becca Balint D-VT
- Ed Case D-HI
- Jim Costa D-CA
- Kathy Castor D-FL
- Jasmine Crockett D-TX
- Lloyd Doggett D-TX
- Suzan DelBene D-WA
- Debbie Dingell D-MI
- Sharice Davids D-KS
- Maxwell Frost D-FL
- Steny Hoyer D-MD
- Seth Moulton D-MA
- Frank Mrvan D-IN
- Morgan McGarvey D-KY
- Eleanor Norton D-DC
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez D-NY
- Scott Peters D-CA
- Patrick Ryan D-NY
- Delia Ramirez D-IL
- Bradley Schneider D-IL
- Eric Swalwell D-CA
- Mary Scanlon D-PA
- Melanie Stansbury D-NM
- Hillary Scholten D-MI
- Emilia Sykes D-OH
- Paul Tonko D-NY
- Lori Trahan D-MA
- Jill Tokuda D-HI
- Shri Thanedar D-MI
- Juan Vargas D-CA
- Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez D-NM
- Suzanne Bonamici D-OR
- André Carson D-IN
- Lois Frankel D-FL
- Josh Harder D-CA
- Pramila Jayapal D-WA
- Timothy Kennedy D-NY
- Teresa Leger Fernandez D-NM
- Rick Larsen D-WA
- Grace Meng D-NY
- Seth Magaziner D-RI
- Kevin Mullin D-CA
- Mark Pocan D-WI
- Mike Quigley D-IL
- Adam Smith D-WA
- Greg Stanton D-AZ
- Joyce Beatty D-OH
- Donald Davis D-NC
- Chris Deluzio D-PA
- Madeleine Dean D-PA
- John Garamendi D-CA
- Dina Titus D-NV
- Veronica Escobar D-TX
- Robin Kelly D-IL
- Angie Craig D-MN
- Darren Soto D-FL
- Thomas Suozzi D-NY
- Susie Lee D-NV
- J. Correa D-CA
- James Himes D-CT
- Greg Landsman D-OH
- Mike Levin D-CA
- Mark DeSaulnier D-CA
- Chellie Pingree D-ME
- April McClain Delaney D-MD
- George Whitesides D-CA
- Kristen McDonald Rivet D-MI
- Dan Goldman D-NY
- Josh Gottheimer D-NJ
- Steve Cohen D-TN
- Marcy Kaptur D-OH
- Troy Carter D-LA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Laura Gillen SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone4 events+18
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History
- Introduced in the House by Laura Gillen.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.