Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization, 10451-10452 [2025-03064]

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 35 (Monday, February 24, 2025)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 10451-10452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-03064]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 35 / Monday, February 24, 2025 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Executive Order 14216 of February 18, 2025

                
Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization

                By the authority vested in me as President by the 
                Constitution and the laws of the United States of 
                America, it is hereby ordered:

                Section 1. Purpose and Policy. Today, many hopeful 
                couples dream of starting a family, but as many as one 
                in seven are unable to conceive a child. Despite their 
                hopes and efforts, infertility struggles can make 
                conception difficult, turning what should be a joyful 
                experience into an emotional and financial struggle. My 
                Administration recognizes the importance of family 
                formation, and as a Nation, our public policy must make 
                it easier for loving and longing mothers and fathers to 
                have children.

                In vitro fertilization (IVF) offers hope to men and 
                women experiencing fertility challenges. Americans need 
                reliable access to IVF and more affordable treatment 
                options, as the cost per cycle can range from $12,000 
                to $25,000. Providing support, awareness, and access to 
                affordable fertility treatments can help these families 
                navigate their path to parenthood with hope and 
                confidence.

                Therefore, to support American families, it is the 
                policy of my Administration to ensure reliable access 
                to IVF treatment, including by easing unnecessary 
                statutory or regulatory burdens to make IVF treatment 
                drastically more affordable.

                Sec. 2. Lowering Costs and Reducing Barriers to IVF. 
                Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Assistant 
                to the President for Domestic Policy shall submit to 
                the President a list of policy recommendations on 
                protecting IVF access and aggressively reducing out-of-
                pocket and health plan costs for IVF treatment.

                Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order 
                shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or 
the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

                    (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with 
                applicable law and subject to the availability of 
                appropriations.

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                    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, 
                create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, 
                enforceable at law or in equity by any party against 
                the United States, its departments, agencies, or 
                entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any 
                other person.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

                THE WHITE HOUSE,

                    February 18, 2025.

[FR Doc. 2025-03064
Filed 2-21-25; 8:45 am]
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