1. United States
2. Letter

The right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments is vital for many Americans struggling with infertility and building their families. However, Senate Republicans have repeatedly blocked bipartisan legislation that would establish federal protections and insurance coverage requirements for IVF. This obstructs access to a widely supported and often unaffordable reproductive health service. The scientific consensus is clear that IVF does not constitute abortion, yet Republican opposition lumps it together with restricting reproductive rights more broadly. This position contradicts public opinion, with even a majority of Republican voters supporting IVF access according to polling data. Moreover, it flies in the face of statements from the party's own presidential nominee calling himself a "leader" on this issue who backs insurance coverage for these treatments. Protecting the ability to receive IVF care aligns with American values of reproductive freedom and family planning autonomy. Denying insurance coverage for a expensive yet often necessary medical procedure places an undue burden on those seeking to have children through IVF. Defending this right is crucial to ensuring equal access to reproductive healthcare services for all. Therefore, passing the bipartisan IVF legislation is imperative to codify protections at the federal level and compel insurance companies to adequately cover these treatments. Voters overwhelmingly support preserving access to this care. I urge you to advance policies prioritizing reproductive rights and family-building options like IVF over partisan obstruction rooted in ideological opposition. The path forward must uphold equal freedoms for all Americans when it comes to their reproductive health decisions.