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Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8295| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (7)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title 18 of the United States Code to criminalize fertility fraud , specifically targeting individuals who knowingly misrepresent the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology or assisted insemination. Offenders found guilty of this crime face significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to 10 years , or both. The legislation establishes broad jurisdictional circumstances, covering instances where interstate commerce was involved in travel, facilities, payments, or communications related to the conduct. Additionally, it applies if the conduct occurred within special maritime and territorial jurisdiction or otherwise affected interstate commerce. Furthermore, the legislation extends the statute of limitations for these offenses to 10 years after a person is identified through DNA testing, ensuring that perpetrators can be prosecuted even years later. It also designates these offenses as racketeering activity under federal law, allowing for broader investigative and prosecutorial tools. This comprehensive approach aims to protect families from deceptive practices in reproductive medicine.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8600
Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-451
Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8600
    Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-451
    Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8295| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
This bill amends title 18 of the United States Code to criminalize fertility fraud , specifically targeting individuals who knowingly misrepresent the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology or assisted insemination. Offenders found guilty of this crime face significant penalties, including fines, imprisonment for up to 10 years , or both. The legislation establishes broad jurisdictional circumstances, covering instances where interstate commerce was involved in travel, facilities, payments, or communications related to the conduct. Additionally, it applies if the conduct occurred within special maritime and territorial jurisdiction or otherwise affected interstate commerce. Furthermore, the legislation extends the statute of limitations for these offenses to 10 years after a person is identified through DNA testing, ensuring that perpetrators can be prosecuted even years later. It also designates these offenses as racketeering activity under federal law, allowing for broader investigative and prosecutorial tools. This comprehensive approach aims to protect families from deceptive practices in reproductive medicine.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8600
Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-451
Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8600
    Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-451
    Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (7)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted