GOP Sens. Ted Cruz, Katie Britt Introduce Federal Legislation to Protect IVF

Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) announced legislation on Monday to protect legal access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments nationwide. The bill, known as the IVF Protection Act, comes after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled in February that embryos created through IVF are considered children under state law, thus providing them protection under the state’s wrongful death laws. The senators said the bill aims to clear up any “confusion and misinformation” sparked by the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision and ensure IVF is protected by federal law for families who desire to have a child through this method....