Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 9/21/2022
Actions
- 2022-09-21Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.
- 2022-09-21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2022-09-20Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
- 2022-06-22Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 2021-03-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-03-17Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2021-03-17Introduced in House
- 2021-03-17Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-17 (00)
Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish infertility treatments, standard fertility preservation services, or both to a covered veteran or partner of a covered veteran if the individuals jointly apply for such treatments or services. A covered veteran is a veteran who has infertility and is enrolled in the VA health care system.
Under the bill, in vitro fertilization treatment may only be furnished for up to three completed cycles resulting in live birth or six attempted cycles, whichever occurs first. The VA may furnish in vitro fertilization treatment using donated gametes or embryos.
During the interim period before infertility treatment regulations are in effect, the VA must ensure that (1) fertility counseling and treatment for veterans may also be furnished to the partner of a veteran regardless of whether the veteran and the partner are married, and (2) such counseling and treatment may be furnished using donated gametes or embryos.
Cosponsors (20)
- Ayanna Pressley (D-MA)
- Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
- David Trone (D-MD)
- JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
- Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
- Marilyn Strickland (D-WA)
- Susan Wild (D-PA)
- Ted Lieu (D-CA)
- Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)
- Madeleine Dean (D-PA)
- Ed Case (D-HI)
- Lauren Underwood (D-IL)
- Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
- Andy Levin (D-MI)
- CAROLYN MALONEY (D-NY)
- Sara Jacobs (D-CA)
- Lucy McBath (D-GA)
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
- David Cicilline (D-RI)
- Dean Phillips (D-MN)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Health care coverage and access
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Sex and reproductive health
- Veterans' medical care
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.