After Trump proposal, Schumer reintroduces Dem-supported IVF bill.

Schumer stated that he would give the Republican colleagues another opportunity to demonstrate their stance to the American people.

After Trump proposal, Schumer reintroduces Dem-supported IVF bill.
After Trump proposal, Schumer reintroduces Dem-supported IVF bill.

Chuck Schumer, the Senate Majority Leader and a Democrat from New York, is planning to hold another vote on a bill supporting in vitro fertilization (IVF), which has previously failed in the upper chamber.

On Sunday, he disclosed in a letter to senators that a vote on the measure would occur on Tuesday.

Schumer wrote in his letter that the Republican Party's presidential nominee has claimed to be a leader in fertilization and has expressed support for expanding access to IVF treatment by requiring insurance companies to cover it, which is a key provision included in the Right to IVF Act.

"We will give our Republican colleagues another opportunity to demonstrate their stance to the American public."

Chuck Schumer
Leader Schumer revealed a vote on a previously blocked IVF bill will be slated for Tuesday. (Reuters)

Schumer's decision to revive the bill on the Senate floor stems from Trump's pledge to mandate insurers to cover IVF, highlighting his backing of the treatment.

"Trump announced at a Michigan event last month that under his administration, the government will cover all costs associated with IVF treatment or insurance companies will be mandated to do so. "We want more babies," he said."

Trump speaks in California
Trump declared himself a leader on IVF. (AP/Jae C. Hong)

The IVF bill, introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, requires group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover fertility treatment if they also provide coverage for obstetrical services.

Nearly all insurers include obstetrical coverage as a routine inclusion.

In June, the Senate Republicans voted down the measure during a key procedural vote, preventing it from advancing with the required 60 votes.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Duckworth led the Democrat-backed IVF bill. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

In the summer, Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Katie Britt of Alabama introduced their own IVF bill, which aimed to prevent bans on the procedure while allowing for reasonable regulation. However, their measure was not voted on due to Cruz's unanimous consent request and Schumer's decision not to schedule a traditional vote on it.

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., stated that he wouldn't discuss private conversations with Trump regarding his IVF proposal when questioned by Planet Chronicle Digital. However, he emphasized his support for IVF and expressed his willingness to consider Schumer's proposal.

He said he would examine the bill to determine if it requires insurers to cover the procedure.

In vitro fertilization
A microscopic view of a cryo solution during embryo prep in the IVF lab at Brigham & Women's Hospital. (David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

John Thune, the Senate Minority Whip and a Republican running for Senate leader in November, stated that he had not discussed the IVF proposal with Trump, but some of his colleagues might have.

We're discussing an idea that's out there, but we'll only react to it if and when it happens, as decided by Schumer.

Thune acknowledged that mandating private insurance coverage for a procedure is not a traditionally conservative stance, stating, "I guess that's the conversation we're going to have to have."

Our nominee has publicly supported something, but insurance companies are subject to various mandates that increase rates, as explained.

"Every Republican supports IVF. I am unaware of any Republican who opposes it. However, the question of whether insurance should cover it is a separate matter that we must discuss."

by Julia Johnson

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