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Asking Congress · Res 0157-2026

Also known as the Right to IVF Act, legislation that would create a federal statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology

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Resolution calling upon the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, S.4445/H.R.9643, also known as the Right to IVF Act, legislation that would create a federal statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Sandra Ung

Council Member, District 20 · Democratic

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What this can and cannot do

This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the United States Congress to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.

Summary

The Right to IVF Act. (S.4445/H.R.9643)

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

Committee on Health

Cosponsors

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Resolution was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health

    NYC Council