A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Family Building FEHB Fairness Act aims to require Federal employee health benefit plans to include fertility treatment benefits. This legislation would amend title 5 of the United States Code to incorporate these specific services. The definition of fertility treatment includes things like preservation of genetic material, artificial insemination, and in vitro fertilization. It also covers genetic testing of embryos and certain medications. The changes would take effect one year after the bill is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill increases access to reproductive services like IVF and gamete donation for federal employees.
- Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Fertility treatments are often utilized by younger adults building families.
- Scored +4
Would women be better off under this?
The bill specifically covers oocyte preservation and treatments essential for female fertility.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Health Benefits: Federal employees would receive coverage for a wide range of fertility-related services including the preservation of oocytes, sperm, or embryos (Section 2(a)(2)(1)).
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Access to Advanced Technology: The bill provides coverage for assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization, when it is clinically appropriate (Section 2(a)(2)(3)).
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Comprehensive Treatment Support: Individuals may benefit from coverage of gamete donation, genetic testing of embryos, and specific fertility medications (Section 2(a)(2)(4-6)).
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Flexible Coverage Updates: The Director of the Office of Personnel Management, working with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, can determine additional appropriate treatments, procedures, or services (Section 2(a)(2)(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill specifically covers oocyte preservation and treatments essential for female fertility. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Fertility treatments are often utilized by younger adults building families. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Federal employees receiving these benefits will see a reduction in out-of-pocket costs for fertility treatments.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill increases access to reproductive services like IVF and gamete donation for federal employees. Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act? — The bill expands coverage within the Federal employee health benefit plans to include fertility treatments.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill provides coverage for fertility treatments which can support reproductive autonomy.
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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