House Resolution to Assist Individuals Impacted by Infertility

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, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., reviews the Resolution and what it means for the future of ART-related public policy. 

Resolution of the House of Representatives

Although Resolutions of the House of Representatives are not binding law, they express the collective sentiment of the House.  If passed, the Resolution will provide that the United States House of Representatives recognizes the need for education, research, and medical interventions to address infertility and disparities associated with that disease.

Key Factors

If passed, the United States House of Representatives recognizes the following:

1. That infertility is a disease;
2. That the federal government has a responsibility to assist in developing and implementing solutions to address and alleviate problems associated with infertility;
3. That there are growing racial, ethnic, and income-based disparities associated with access to education, awareness, and procedures;
4. That raising awareness and improving education about infertility will assist people in making educated decisions about family building;
5. That there is a need to encourage research for the improvement of infertility treatments and outcomes;
6. That there is a need for oversight of the government agencies involved in research and data collection related to infertility; and
7. That a duty of the federal government is to ensure the availability of infertility-related services without barriers.

Individuals interested in supporting the Resolution should contact their state and local representatives for more information.

If you have questions regarding ART, KingSpry’s Adoption/ART Law Group Chair, Dorota Gasienica-Kozak, Esq., is prepared to assist you. Gasienica-Kozak is a fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA), a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), a member of SEEDS, a promoter for RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, and a committee member of the American Bar Association’s Family and ART Law sections.