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To expand and promote research and data collection on reproductive health conditions, to provide training opportunities for medical professionals to learn how to diagnose and treat reproductive health conditions, and for other purposes.

6/6/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3589

The bill "To expand and promote research and data collection on reproductive health conditions, to provide training opportunities for medical professionals to learn how to diagnose and treat reproductive health conditions, and for other purposes" (H.R. 3589) was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 23, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 3589

Reproductive Empowerment and Support Through Optimal Restoration Act or the RESTORE ACT

This bill explicitly prohibits penalizing health care providers for declining to participate in assisted reproductive technology (e.g., in vitro fertilization). It also modifies services and training relating to reproductive health, especially to support an approach the bill refers to as restorative reproductive medicine. The bill describes restorative reproductive medicine as using methods such as monitoring reproductive health and addressing health conditions that may cause infertility (e.g., endometriosis) to restore reproductive function without using methods such as assisted reproductive technology.

The bill prohibits the federal government and entities receiving federal funding from penalizing health care providers that decline to (1) participate in assisted reproductive technology, or (2) facilitate such activities due to religious beliefs or moral convictions.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must update the medical codes for classifying infertility treatments to reflect the latest practices for restorative reproductive medicine.  

Also, HHS must expand the Teen Pregnancy Prevention program to include grants to entities focusing on restorative reproductive medicine. HHS must also deem entities providing or teaching restorative reproductive medicine eligible for certain family planning grants, when otherwise eligible.

Additionally, HHS must

  • issue reports every three years on the standards of care for diagnosing infertility and reproductive health conditions,
  • require the Reproductive Health National Training Center to provide training on restorative reproductive medicine,
  • develop education within HHS programs on treating male infertility, and
  • expand research on restorative reproductive medicine and reproductive health conditions.

Current Status of Bill HR 3589

Bill HR 3589 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2025. Bill HR 3589 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2025.  Bill HR 3589's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 23, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3589

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3589

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3589

To expand and promote research and data collection on reproductive health conditions, to provide training opportunities for medical professionals to learn how to diagnose and treat reproductive health conditions, and for other purposes.
To expand and promote research and data collection on reproductive health conditions, to provide training opportunities for medical professionals to learn how to diagnose and treat reproductive health conditions, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Wynter Guthrie

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1 year ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction. It's important to expand research and training opportunities for medical professionals in order to improve reproductive health care for all. This could have a positive impact on many people's lives.