EMILYs List Statement on Republicans Blocking the Right to IVF Act — Again

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senate Republicans blocked the Right to IVF Act, which would establish a nationwide right to IVF and eliminate barriers to access for millions of Americans, for a second time. Republicans first blocked the bill in June. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:
 
“Today’s vote makes crystal clear the real Republican agenda on IVF.  Republicans think they’re entitled to make decisions about if, when, and how we build our families, and they are setting the groundwork to eliminate access to IVF, birth control, and abortion if they take control of the White House and Congress. Americans deserve better. In November, voters can protect their rights by replacing extremist Republican politicians with Democratic pro-choice women who will fight to protect their health care options.”
 
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