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September 2024

Advocacy in Action: September 2024

Date: September 25, 2024

Author: ASRM


Welcome to ASRM’s Advocacy in Action, where we give an overview of what our Government Affairs team has been working on, summarize relevant federal and state legislation, and highlight the advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. We are so thankful for the advocacy of our members; please get in touch with the Office of Public Affairs at publicaffairs@asrm.org for more information on ways to get involved. 

  • The Office of Public Affairs is excited to return to Denver for the 2024 ASRM Congress & Scientific Expo! Stop by the Public Affairs booth to write postcards to voters in states where reproductive rights are on the ballot, access your official ASRM voter scorecard, pose for a photo op, or learn more about our partnership with Vot-ER. Stay tuned for more information on a Public Affairs policy update and the Center for Policy and Leadership’s PRIMED presentation in the spotlight pavilion.
  • SB 729, a bill that would mandate insurance coverage for IVF in California, is one signature away from passing! Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) to sign SB 729 into law using our Action Alert system.
  • The CPL’s first-ever PRIMED cohort came to DC to visit the Public Affairs office and advocate for IVF protections on the Hill! See photos from the visit here and stay tuned for additional information on the upcoming PRIMED cycle.
  • ASRM staff attended the Right to IVF Act press conference held by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and the Senate Democrats on September 17. We are disappointed that the Right to IVF Act was blocked from passage and will continue to support efforts put forth by members of Congress to increase access to IVF for all Americans. Read our full statement here.
  • September 17 was National Voter Registration Day! We encouraged our members to get #VoteReady in time for Election Day by registering to vote or checking their voter registration. Find additional civic resources from ASRM and Vot-ER here.
  • ASRM’s Government Affairs Manager Jessie Losch participated in a ReproAction webinar about recent attacks on IVF. Watch the full webinar here.
  • Last call for ASRM’s Action Alert challenge, ending on October 1! Win by engaging with as many of the Action Alerts we send members via email and socials as possible.  For more information on the challenge and to see the current leaderboard, click here.
  • Registration is STILL OPEN for ASRM’s 2024 Scientific Congress! Sign up here. Members of the media can apply and register here.


Are you interested in making a difference? Fill out this form to share your information and interests for our advocacy efforts and stay involved as we work together to create a brighter future.

If you would like to support us in our fight against restrictive reproductive legislation, please visit our Advocacy in Action Fund.

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ASRM marks World IVF Day by doing what we do best – advocating for access to reproductive health care by calling for a House floor vote on the Right to IVF Act

ASRM observed World IVF Day, the day marking the birth of the world’s first IVF baby in 1978, by continuing its advocacy for improvements in IVF policy.

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Order your FREE Vot-ER badge to encourage patients and colleagues to vote!

ASRM) is pleased to announce our partnership with Vot-ER, a grassroots organization dedicated to driving civic engagement among healthcare professionals.

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ASRM announces support for HOPE with Fertility Services Act

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is proud to endorse the HOPE with Fertility Services Act (HR 8821).

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Advocacy in Action: June 2024

A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
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2023 Advocacy Activities Report

View the letters, amicus briefs, and sign-ons that ASRM has submitted to protect reproductive care. View the activities
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What support for IVF looks like

Bipartisan support for IVF, that is responsible for the birth of over 2% of all babies born in the USA each year, will ensure that families continue to grow. View the advocacy resource
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It takes more than one

Why IVF patients often need multiple embryos to have a baby View the advocacy resource
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Oversight of IVF in the US

In the US, medical care is regulated by a complex and comprehensive network of federal and state regulations and professional oversight. View the advocacy resource
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Advocacy Resources

ASRM has prepared resources to help explain and advocate for reproductive rights and the continuation of in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments. View the advocacy resources
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Patient Advocacy Grant

The ASRM Patient Advocacy Grants Program awards funds to patient advocacy organizations to support advocacy efforts and educational programs for patients. View more information about the patient advocacy grant

Topic Resources

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Advocacy in Action: December 2024

A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
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Advocacy in Action: November 2024

A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
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ASRM Hosts Briefing on New Fertility Benefits for Members of Congress and Congressional Staff

ASRM hosts a Capitol Hill briefing to raise awareness of new fertility benefits for Congress members and staff, highlighting expanded coverage for IVF and fertility treatments.

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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Eight: ASRM 2024 Preview Part Two

Explore key sessions at ASRM 2024, including mental health in fertility care, male infertility research, and equitable contraceptive access. Join the discussions in Denver. Listen to the Episode
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ASRM Releases Congressional Scorecard

Discover ASRM's first Congressional scorecard, detailing positions of the 118th Congress on key reproductive legislation to guide ASRM members in elections.

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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Seven: ASRM 2024 Preview Part One

Preview the ASRM 2024 Congress with insights on postgraduate courses covering fertility education, innovation, and increasing access to reproductive care. Listen to the Episode
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Six: Patient Education

This episode explores the importance of inclusive, plain-language patient education, helping patients understand diagnoses and treatment options. Listen to the Episode
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ASRM Announces FY25 Patient Advocacy Grant Awardees

Congratulations to the Newest Grant Recipients! View more information about the patient advocacy grant
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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from ESHRE 2024: Part 1

Discover the impact of embryo expansion post-biopsy and freezing time standardization on live births in this episode from ESHRE 2024.  Listen to the Episode
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Two: Access

Today on the show, part two of our series on equity, access, and innovation, and what that means to reproductive medicine. Listen to the Episode
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ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode One: Equity

We're joined by renowned experts Dr. Paula Amato and Dr. Jennifer Kawwass to discuss their perspectives on equity and explore the barriers that currently exist. Listen to the Episode
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Advocacy in Action: June 2024

A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in Action
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Ethical considerations for telemedical delivery of fertility care: an Ethics Committee opinion (2024)

Telemedicine has the potential to increase access to and decrease the cost of care. View the Committee Opinion
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Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos are “Unborn Children” and admonishes IVF’s “Wild West” treatment

Legally Speaking™ on presenting facts and reflecting on the impact and potential implications of  legal developments in ART. View the Column
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June 2023 ASRM Policy Briefing

Find out what the Office of Public Affairs has been doing to influence access to care and reproductive medicine legislation. View the video
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Cross-border reproductive care: an Ethics Committee opinion (2022)

Cross-border reproductive care is a growing worldwide phenomenon, raising questions about why assisted reproductive technology patients travel for care. View the Ethics Committee Document
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Reproductive and infertility care in times of public health crises: an Ethics Committee opinion (2022)

Public health crises often require a framework shift in which patient autonomy is balanced with the need to safeguard the health of the community.  View the Committee opinion
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Disparities in access to effective treatment for infertility in the United States: an Ethics Committee opinion (2021)

In the United States, economic, racial, ethnic, geographic, and other disparities prevent access to fertility treatment and affect treatment outcomes. View the Committee Opinion
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Access to fertility treatment irrespective of marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity: an Ethics Committee opinion (2021)

Individuals and couples should have access to fertility services irrespective of marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. View the Committee Opinion
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What support for IVF looks like

Bipartisan support for IVF, that is responsible for the birth of over 2% of all babies born in the USA each year, will ensure that families continue to grow. View the advocacy resource
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It takes more than one

Why IVF patients often need multiple embryos to have a baby View the advocacy resource
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Oversight of IVF in the US

In the US, medical care is regulated by a complex and comprehensive network of federal and state regulations and professional oversight. View the advocacy resource
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Exploring Access to Care for Marginalized Communities Course

Enhance your skills and contribute to reducing healthcare disparities for marginalized communities. Learn more about the Exploring Access to Care for Marginalized Communities Course
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Access to Care Special Interest Group (ATCSIG)

The Access To Care Special Interest Group's purpose is to foster the growth of knowledge among the ASRM membership and the medical community regarding the unmet needs that exist today in access to reproductive care Learn more about the Special Interest Group
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Advocacy Resources

ASRM has prepared resources to help explain and advocate for reproductive rights and the continuation of in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments. View the advocacy resources
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Patient Advocacy Grant

The ASRM Patient Advocacy Grants Program awards funds to patient advocacy organizations to support advocacy efforts and educational programs for patients. View more information about the patient advocacy grant