Summary
- Sens. Ted Cruz and Katie Britt are introducing legislation to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) nationwide
- States that ban IVF would be ineligible for federal Medicaid funding under the bill
- The legislation allows states to set health and safety standards for IVF, but ensures access is fully protected by federal law
- Republicans aim to address Democratic fear-mongering tactics and take the issue off the table ahead of elections
