ASRM Responds to Senate’s Failure to Pass Access to Family Building Act
Statement attributable to Sean Tipton, Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer
For Immediate Release
Washington, DC – We are disappointed by the Senate’s failure to meet the moment and pass federal legislation protecting access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). We look forward to the opportunity to continue to work with our Senate champions, Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WA), and the 40-plus Democratic Senators who have signed onto the bill. We also thank our House champion Rep. Susan Wild (R-PA) and leaders in the House who continue to lead this charge. Together, we will continue to strengthen the Access to Family Building Act in direct response to the Supreme Court ruling in Alabama. Make no mistake, this is now a national cause. Politicians are advancing legislation in states other than Alabama that contains personhood language and jeopardizes the ability of hopeful parents to build the families of their choice. Building a family is a fundamental right of all people, no matter where they live.
For almost a century, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has been the global leader in multidisciplinary reproductive medicine research, ethical practice, and education. ASRM impacts reproductive care and science worldwide by creating funding opportunities for advancing reproduction research and discovery, by providing evidence-based education and public health information, and by advocating for reproductive health care professionals and the patients they serve. With members in more than 100 countries, the Society is headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional operations in Birmingham, AL. www.asrm.org
For media inquiries regarding this press release contact:
Sean Tipton
ASRM Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer
E: stipton@asrm.org
Anna Hovey
Advocacy Engagement Specialist
E: ahovey@asrm.org
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