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Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023
1/30/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 451
Bill 118 HR 451, also known as the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of fertility fraud in the United States. Fertility fraud occurs when a fertility doctor or clinic uses their own sperm or eggs instead of those of the intended parents without their knowledge or consent.
The bill seeks to make it a federal crime for a fertility doctor or clinic to deceive patients in this way. It would require fertility clinics to maintain accurate records of the genetic material used in each procedure and to provide patients with access to this information upon request.
Additionally, the bill would establish a national registry of fertility doctors and clinics to track any complaints or disciplinary actions taken against them. This registry would be accessible to the public, allowing patients to make informed decisions about their fertility care. Overall, the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023 aims to protect individuals and families from the devastating effects of fertility fraud and ensure that fertility clinics operate with transparency and integrity.
The bill seeks to make it a federal crime for a fertility doctor or clinic to deceive patients in this way. It would require fertility clinics to maintain accurate records of the genetic material used in each procedure and to provide patients with access to this information upon request.
Additionally, the bill would establish a national registry of fertility doctors and clinics to track any complaints or disciplinary actions taken against them. This registry would be accessible to the public, allowing patients to make informed decisions about their fertility care. Overall, the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023 aims to protect individuals and families from the devastating effects of fertility fraud and ensure that fertility clinics operate with transparency and integrity.
Congressional Summary of HR 451
Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023
This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for knowingly misrepresenting the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology or assisted insemination.
The term assisted reproductive technology includes any treatment or procedure that involves the handling of human oocytes or embryos, such as in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer, and zygote intrafallopian transfer. The term assisted insemination includes any procedure that involves the handling of sperm including intrauterine insemination.
A violation is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both. Additionally, the bill makes the violation a predicate offense (i.e., an underlying offense) for prosecutions under the federal racketeering statute.
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Current Status of Bill HR 451
Bill HR 451 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2023. Bill HR 451 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2023. Bill HR 451's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 24, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 451
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
92Democrat Cosponsors
40Republican Cosponsors
52Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 451
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Genetics
- Sex and reproductive health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 451
Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023
Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023
To amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize abuse with respect to assisted reproductive technology, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 451
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