Congressman Mike Lawler Reintroduces Bill for IVF Tax Credits

Growing Use and Cost of IVF

• 📈 The number of babies born in the U.S. through in vitro fertilization (IVF) is steadily increasing, now representing nearly 3% of all births.
• 💰 IVF treatments are costly, with many families spending tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket, even with some insurance coverage.
• 💸 It is not uncommon for infertile couples to spend between five and six figures on the entire treatment process.

Proposed Tax Credit for IVF

• 🎯 Congressman Mike Lawler is reintroducing a bill that would provide tax credits of up to $40,000 for IVF treatments.
• 💡 The goal of the bill is to ensure that more people have access to life-creating technology.
• 🤝 Lawler is working with a bipartisan group to expand IVF access and make it more affordable.

Support and Opposition

• 📣 There is wide public support for IVF, with President Trump also pushing measures to lower its cost.
• ⚠️ Some opponents suggest means testing to ensure tax breaks go to those who need them, not the wealthy.
• 🚫 A small percentage of opposition stems from concerns about the destruction of unused embryos.
• ✅ Lawler believes Congress can find common ground to help individuals and couples start and build families.