Schumer says Senate will vote again on IVF protections after Trump debate comments
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Washington — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that the Senate will vote next week on legislation to protect access to IVF that Republicans blocked just months ago, bringing the package back up after former President Donald Trump claimed to be a "leader" on the issue during the presidential debate this week.
"Republicans can't claim to be pro-family only to block protections for IVF," Schumer said on the Senate floor Thursday as he announced the plans for the vote. "The American people deserve another chance to see if Republicans are for access to IVF or against it — it's that simple."
Senate Republicans blocked the legislation, known as the Right to IVF Act, in June. Just two Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — joined Democrats in favor of advancing the package. Made up of four bills, the package centers on a right to receive and provide IVF services, while working to make the treatments more affordable.
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