On April 28, 2023, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz introduced House Resolution 345 (the “Resolution”) to the United States House of Representatives. The Resolution recognizes that infertility is a “widespread problem that affects populations of diverse ages, races, ethnicities, and genders.” In this issue of KingSpry’s heARTbeat blog, Adoption and ART Practice Chair, … [Read more...] about House Resolution to Assist Individuals Impacted by Infertility
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Proposed Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act to Modernize the Federal Tax Code to Assist Individuals Seeking ART Services
On June 27, 2023, Representative Adam B. Schiff presented the Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act (the “Act”) to the United States House of Representatives. The Act intends to expand access to reproductive care by making assisted reproduction a tax deductible medical expense. In this issue of KingSpry’s heARTbeat blog, Adoption and ART Practice Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., reviews … [Read more...] about Proposed Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act to Modernize the Federal Tax Code to Assist Individuals Seeking ART Services
Celebrating World IVF Day
Every year on July 25th, World IVF Day is observed to recognize the advances made in fertility medicine since the birth of Louise Brown, who was the first human born after conception by in vitro fertilization (IVF). KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., has been following the latest legislation impacting IVF and alternative reproductive technology (ART) … [Read more...] about Celebrating World IVF Day
Federal Bipartisan Bill Proposed to Increase Insurance Coverage for Infertility Services
On June 25, 2024, a bipartisan group of Representatives introduced a bill to the United States House of Representatives proposing that the Helping to Optimize Patients’ Experience (HOPE) with Fertility Services Act (the “Act”) be passed. In this issue of KingSpry’s heARTbeat blog, Adoption and ART Practice Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., outlines the proposed bill’s key … [Read more...] about Federal Bipartisan Bill Proposed to Increase Insurance Coverage for Infertility Services
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey Proposes Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act
Last September, Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (PA) and Kevin Cramer (ND) introduced the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act (the “Act”) to the United States Senate, and Representative Danny K. Davis (IL) introduced the Act to the United States House of Representatives. In this issue of KingSpry’s heARTbeat blog, Adoption and ART Practice Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey Proposes Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act
Federal Law Proposed to Expand Veterans’ Access to Infertility Treatment
The Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2023 (the “Act”) was introduced by Representative Julia Brownley (CA-26) to the United States House of Representatives on January 26, 2023, and has since gained the support of other representatives and RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. In this issue of KingSpry’s heARTbeat blog, Adoption and ART Practice … [Read more...] about Federal Law Proposed to Expand Veterans’ Access to Infertility Treatment
