Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1957
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 17, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 17, 2021
Latest Action
Sep 21, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1957
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
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House Votes (0)
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
March 17, 2021
Actions (7)
09/21/2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.
09/21/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/20/2022
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
06/22/2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
03/17/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/17/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
03/17/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:43:11 PM