WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, House Republican Leadership Chair, cosponsored the IVF Access and Affordability Act introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) to expand options and offset costs for families considering IVF services.
"Pro-family policies begin with affordability. And as the mom of a young son, I hope to make the joy of raising a family more accessible for hardworking New Yorkers struggling with infertility. This legislation would ease the financial burden that comes with IVF and bring the opportunity of starting a family more within reach for hopeful couples," said Stefanik.
"Too many families in New York and across the country struggle with the financial burden of fertility treatments,” said Lawler. “IVF and other fertility services should never feel out of reach for those who dream of having children. For those struggling with infertility, access to IVF can make all the difference. This legislation is about ensuring that every family who wants to have children has the opportunity to do so, without being priced out of care."
This legislation establishes a tax credit of up to $20,000 for individuals and $40,000 for couples filing jointly to ease the financial burden of assisted reproductive technology.
As part of her pro-family agenda, Stefanik, along with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), also introduced the bipartisan Improving Newborn Formula Access for a Nutritious Tomorrow (INFANT) Act, which would expand baby formula contracting for states from one to two suppliers in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
