Wild, House Democrats Secure 188 Signatures on IVF Discharge Petition
Hopes to force a vote on a bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization services nationwide
July 24, 2024
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Hopes to force a vote on a bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization services nationwide
Wild, along with Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Patty Murray, want to federally protect in-vitro fertilization.
After stealing the Republican Party’s momentum coming out of its convention in Milwaukee with the ascension of Vice President Kamala Harris to the position of presumptive nominee, Democrats are going to the playbook once again.
In a long-shot effort, Rep. Susan Wild (R-07) launched a discharge petition on the Access to Family Building Act, in hopes of forcing the House to vote on a bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization services nationwide.
A discharge petition attempts to have a bill discharged, or released, from consideration by a committee, in this case the House Energy and Commerce committee. The petition requires a minimum of 218 signatures and, if that is achieved, the House would consider the motion to discharge and take a vote after 20 minutes of debate. If the vote passes, then the House would take up the measure.
Wild’s effort would put Republicans on the spot on an issue that has been particularly damaging to their party.
The Access to Family Building Act, which would also allow the Justice Department to sue states for restricting IVF access, is notable because it has four Republican co-sponsors, including Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-01). Other GOP co-sponsors are three legislators from New York – Reps. Marcus Molinaro, Michael Lawler and Anthony D’Esposito. The chamber currently sits at 220 Republicans and 212 Democrats with three vacancies.
Republicans have done their best to avoid appearing anti-IVF after the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that froze access to IVF in the state. But GOP lawmakers have opted not to sign onto any Democratic-led discharge petitions this session, including one to protect access to contraception in June.
Her challenger for the 7th Congressional District seat – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) – has previously said that “he supports efforts to make sure that families have access to in vitro fertilization and that the procedure is not blocked at the state or federal level.”
“Susan Wild is callously using a discharge resolution on a serious issue like IVF for her personal political gain,” said Mackenzie in a statement. “Despite this blatantly political motivation, I am still glad that she has chosen to join me in supporting IVF for people struggling to start a family. As has been reported numerous times, I oppose any bans on IVF and support efforts to make certain that families have access to this important procedure. That is also why I voted in favor of the state House resolution recognizing IVF and its positive impact on families.”
As of 3:40 p.m. ET on Thursday, Wild’s discharge petition has received 188 of the 218 signatures needed. Pennsylvania Reps. Brendan Boyle, Madeleine Dean, Mary Gay Scanlon, Chrissy Houlahan, Matt Cartwright, Summer Lee, and Chris Deluzio have affixed their names to the petition along with Wild.
updated to include comment from Mackenzie and updated signatures
After stealing the Republican Party’s momentum coming out of its convention in Milwaukee with the ascension of Vice President Kamala Harris to the position of presumptive nominee, Democrats are going to the playbook once again.
In a long-shot effort, Rep. Susan Wild (R-07) launched a discharge petition on the Access to Family Building Act, in hopes of forcing the House to vote on a bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization services nationwide.
A discharge petition attempts to have a bill discharged, or released, from consideration by a committee, in this case the House Energy and Commerce committee. The petition requires a minimum of 218 signatures and, if that is achieved, the House would consider the motion to discharge and take a vote after 20 minutes of debate. If the vote passes, then the House would take up the measure.
Wild’s effort would put Republicans on the spot on an issue that has been particularly damaging to their party.
The Access to Family Building Act, which would also allow the Justice Department to sue states for restricting IVF access, is notable because it has four Republican co-sponsors, including Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-01). Other GOP co-sponsors are three legislators from New York – Reps. Marcus Molinaro, Michael Lawler and Anthony D’Esposito. The chamber currently sits at 220 Republicans and 212 Democrats with three vacancies.
Republicans have done their best to avoid appearing anti-IVF after the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that froze access to IVF in the state. But GOP lawmakers have opted not to sign onto any Democratic-led discharge petitions this session, including one to protect access to contraception in June.
Her challenger for the 7th Congressional District seat – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) – has previously said that “he supports efforts to make sure that families have access to in vitro fertilization and that the procedure is not blocked at the state or federal level.”
“Susan Wild is callously using a discharge resolution on a serious issue like IVF for her personal political gain,” said Mackenzie in a statement. “Despite this blatantly political motivation, I am still glad that she has chosen to join me in supporting IVF for people struggling to start a family. As has been reported numerous times, I oppose any bans on IVF and support efforts to make certain that families have access to this important procedure. That is also why I voted in favor of the state House resolution recognizing IVF and its positive impact on families.”
As of 3:40 p.m. ET on Thursday, Wild’s discharge petition has received 188 of the 218 signatures needed. Pennsylvania Reps. Brendan Boyle, Madeleine Dean, Mary Gay Scanlon, Chrissy Houlahan, Matt Cartwright, Summer Lee, and Chris Deluzio have affixed their names to the petition along with Wild.
updated to include comment from Mackenzie and updated signatures
After stealing the Republican Party’s momentum coming out of its convention in Milwaukee with the ascension of Vice President Kamala Harris to the position of presumptive nominee, Democrats are going to the playbook once again.
In a long-shot effort, Rep. Susan Wild (R-07) launched a discharge petition on the Access to Family Building Act, in hopes of forcing the House to vote on a bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization services nationwide.
A discharge petition attempts to have a bill discharged, or released, from consideration by a committee, in this case the House Energy and Commerce committee. The petition requires a minimum of 218 signatures and, if that is achieved, the House would consider the motion to discharge and take a vote after 20 minutes of debate. If the vote passes, then the House would take up the measure.
Wild’s effort would put Republicans on the spot on an issue that has been particularly damaging to their party.
The Access to Family Building Act, which would also allow the Justice Department to sue states for restricting IVF access, is notable because it has four Republican co-sponsors, including Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-01). Other GOP co-sponsors are three legislators from New York – Reps. Marcus Molinaro, Michael Lawler and Anthony D’Esposito. The chamber currently sits at 220 Republicans and 212 Democrats with three vacancies.
Republicans have done their best to avoid appearing anti-IVF after the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that froze access to IVF in the state. But GOP lawmakers have opted not to sign onto any Democratic-led discharge petitions this session, including one to protect access to contraception in June.
Her challenger for the 7th Congressional District seat – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) – has previously said that “he supports efforts to make sure that families have access to in vitro fertilization and that the procedure is not blocked at the state or federal level.”
“Susan Wild is callously using a discharge resolution on a serious issue like IVF for her personal political gain,” said Mackenzie in a statement. “Despite this blatantly political motivation, I am still glad that she has chosen to join me in supporting IVF for people struggling to start a family. As has been reported numerous times, I oppose any bans on IVF and support efforts to make certain that families have access to this important procedure. That is also why I voted in favor of the state House resolution recognizing IVF and its positive impact on families.”
As of 3:40 p.m. ET on Thursday, Wild’s discharge petition has received 188 of the 218 signatures needed. Pennsylvania Reps. Brendan Boyle, Madeleine Dean, Mary Gay Scanlon, Chrissy Houlahan, Matt Cartwright, Summer Lee, and Chris Deluzio have affixed their names to the petition along with Wild.
updated to include comment from Mackenzie and updated signatures
After stealing the Republican Party’s momentum coming out of its convention in Milwaukee with the ascension of Vice President Kamala Harris to the position of presumptive nominee, Democrats are going to the playbook once again.
In a long-shot effort, Rep. Susan Wild (R-07) launched a discharge petition on the Access to Family Building Act, in hopes of forcing the House to vote on a bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization services nationwide.
A discharge petition attempts to have a bill discharged, or released, from consideration by a committee, in this case the House Energy and Commerce committee. The petition requires a minimum of 218 signatures and, if that is achieved, the House would consider the motion to discharge and take a vote after 20 minutes of debate. If the vote passes, then the House would take up the measure.
Wild’s effort would put Republicans on the spot on an issue that has been particularly damaging to their party.
The Access to Family Building Act, which would also allow the Justice Department to sue states for restricting IVF access, is notable because it has four Republican co-sponsors, including Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-01). Other GOP co-sponsors are three legislators from New York – Reps. Marcus Molinaro, Michael Lawler and Anthony D’Esposito. The chamber currently sits at 220 Republicans and 212 Democrats with three vacancies.
Republicans have done their best to avoid appearing anti-IVF after the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that froze access to IVF in the state. But GOP lawmakers have opted not to sign onto any Democratic-led discharge petitions this session, including one to protect access to contraception in June.
Her challenger for the 7th Congressional District seat – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) – has previously said that “he supports efforts to make sure that families have access to in vitro fertilization and that the procedure is not blocked at the state or federal level.”
“Susan Wild is callously using a discharge resolution on a serious issue like IVF for her personal political gain,” said Mackenzie in a statement. “Despite this blatantly political motivation, I am still glad that she has chosen to join me in supporting IVF for people struggling to start a family. As has been reported numerous times, I oppose any bans on IVF and support efforts to make certain that families have access to this important procedure. That is also why I voted in favor of the state House resolution recognizing IVF and its positive impact on families.”
As of 3:40 p.m. ET on Thursday, Wild’s discharge petition has received 188 of the 218 signatures needed. Pennsylvania Reps. Brendan Boyle, Madeleine Dean, Mary Gay Scanlon, Chrissy Houlahan, Matt Cartwright, Summer Lee, and Chris Deluzio have affixed their names to the petition along with Wild.
updated to include comment from Mackenzie and updated signatures
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