Bills · S 2189
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2189Taxation
Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act
INTRO JUN 26· LAST ACTION JUN 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the costs associated with assisted reproduction, such as IVF and surrogacy, are incredibly high and often not fully covered by insurance. For many families dreaming of having children, these expenses can be a major financial barrier. If this bill becomes law, it would provide a financial break by allowing these costs to be deducted from taxable income, effectively lowering the overall burden for those who qualify for the medical expense deduction.
Without this bill, these specific expenses typically cannot be deducted, meaning families pay the full cost after taxes. With it, a portion of these costs could be recouped through tax savings, making family-building through assisted reproduction more financially viable. This addresses a common struggle for many Americans facing infertility, offering a measure of financial equity for a critical healthcare need.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends the tax code to include "assisted reproduction expenses" in the definition of "medical care" for tax deduction purposes.
This allows taxpayers to deduct costs for fertility treatments, making them more affordable.
PROVISION 02
Defines "assisted reproduction" broadly to include methods like IVF, gamete and embryo donation, IUI, and surrogacy.
This ensures a wide range of common fertility treatments and related services are covered by the tax deduction.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that surrogacy costs are considered medical care if the taxpayer or their spouse/dependent intends to take legal custody of the child.
This clarifies eligibility for a significant and often very expensive part of assisted reproduction.
PROVISION 04
The changes will apply to tax years beginning after the date the bill becomes law.
This sets a clear timeline for when individuals can start claiming these deductions.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
25
BILLS LED
97
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 26
Introduced in Senate
JUN 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2189
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 26, 2025
Last actionJun 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025
Senate BillS 2189Taxation
Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act
INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
0
COMPLEXITY
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