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Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-6797| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Sara Jacobs

Sara Jacobs

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (22)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Randy Fine (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act," aims to significantly expand fertility treatment options for active duty service members and their dependents under the TRICARE program. It mandates coverage for a comprehensive range of fertility-related care , including diagnosis and various treatments, through TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select. Key provisions include specific coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) , allowing for up to three completed oocyte retrievals per calendar year, with a preference for single embryo transfers unless medically advised otherwise. The bill ensures that cost-sharing for these services aligns with existing TRICARE rates, preventing additional financial burdens or waiting periods once an infertility diagnosis is made. However, the bill explicitly prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds for certain procedures, such as preimplantation genetic screening, human cloning, international surrogacy, and artificial womb technology. It also establishes a new program for fertility-related care coordination , designed to ensure timely access to care and provide training for community healthcare providers on the unique needs of military families. This expanded coverage will apply to services rendered on or after October 1, 2027, but does not extend to former members of the Armed Forces or their dependents.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-6797| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This legislation, known as the "Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act," aims to significantly expand fertility treatment options for active duty service members and their dependents under the TRICARE program. It mandates coverage for a comprehensive range of fertility-related care , including diagnosis and various treatments, through TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select. Key provisions include specific coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) , allowing for up to three completed oocyte retrievals per calendar year, with a preference for single embryo transfers unless medically advised otherwise. The bill ensures that cost-sharing for these services aligns with existing TRICARE rates, preventing additional financial burdens or waiting periods once an infertility diagnosis is made. However, the bill explicitly prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds for certain procedures, such as preimplantation genetic screening, human cloning, international surrogacy, and artificial womb technology. It also establishes a new program for fertility-related care coordination , designed to ensure timely access to care and provide training for community healthcare providers on the unique needs of military families. This expanded coverage will apply to services rendered on or after October 1, 2027, but does not extend to former members of the Armed Forces or their dependents.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sara Jacobs

Sara Jacobs

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (22)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Randy Fine (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted