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House Speaker's IVF Provision Removal Sparks Backlash

12/11/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson removed a provision in the NDAA that would cover IVF for active-duty members.
Advocates criticized the move as contradicting prior bipartisan IVF support and aligned with anti-abortion aims.
Johnson says the decision reflects his pro-life priorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump promised to expand IVF, but the NDAA lacks coverage.
The House may vote soon, drawing backlash from reproductive rights advocates and some Republican senators.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson removed a provision in the NDAA that would cover IVF for active-duty members.
Advocates criticized the move as contradicting prior bipartisan IVF support and aligned with anti-abortion aims.
Johnson says the decision reflects his pro-life priorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump promised to expand IVF, but the NDAA lacks coverage.
The House may vote soon, drawing backlash from reproductive rights advocates and some Republican senators.