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Family Building FEHB Fairness Act

USA119th CongressHR-1670| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Family Building FEHB Fairness Act" seeks to ensure that Federal employee health benefit plans provide comprehensive fertility treatment benefits . It achieves this by amending Section 8904 of title 5, United States Code, to explicitly include these services among the required offerings for federal employees. The legislation defines "fertility treatment" broadly, covering essential services such as the preservation of human oocytes, sperm, or embryos for future use, and various methods of artificial insemination . It also mandates coverage for assisted reproductive technology , including in vitro fertilization, when clinically appropriate, alongside genetic testing of embryos , fertility medications, and gamete donation . These provisions are designed to take effect one year following the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2828
Family Building FEHB Fairness Act
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-797
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2828
    Family Building FEHB Fairness Act


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-797
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • September 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.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-797: Family Building FEHB Fairness Act
Family planning and birth controlGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care coverage and accessSex and reproductive health

Family Building FEHB Fairness Act

USA119th CongressHR-1670| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
The "Family Building FEHB Fairness Act" seeks to ensure that Federal employee health benefit plans provide comprehensive fertility treatment benefits . It achieves this by amending Section 8904 of title 5, United States Code, to explicitly include these services among the required offerings for federal employees. The legislation defines "fertility treatment" broadly, covering essential services such as the preservation of human oocytes, sperm, or embryos for future use, and various methods of artificial insemination . It also mandates coverage for assisted reproductive technology , including in vitro fertilization, when clinically appropriate, alongside genetic testing of embryos , fertility medications, and gamete donation . These provisions are designed to take effect one year following the bill's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2828
Family Building FEHB Fairness Act
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-797
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2828
    Family Building FEHB Fairness Act


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-797
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • September 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.
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-797: Family Building FEHB Fairness Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family planning and birth controlGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care coverage and accessSex and reproductive health