Stand with IVF Decries Removal of Fertility Provisions from Defense Bill

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dec. 9, 2025 – Arlington, VA – As Congress works to enact the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, Stand with IVF decries the removal of fertility provisions from this defense bill; disappointingly, press reports indicate that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) blocked a provision to provide fertility and IVF benefits to active-duty members of the military, even after both chambers of Congress had approved legislation that included this important benefit.

“Anyone who doesn’t believe that there are anti-IVF forces in Congress out to eradicate IVF as a family option for millions of Americans isn’t paying attention. This action is a signal that IVF is a target,” said Nidhi Desai, National Spokesperson for Stand with IVF.

“The Speaker’s shameful secret, backroom, middle of the night unilateral action defies the will of Congress and the wishes of the American people and will prevent families from having the children the so desperately want.”

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