H.R. 3589In committeeHealth care
Bill pushes root-cause fertility care and shields providers who refuse IVF
Data as of July 12, 2026
The RESTORE Act funds research and training for fertility treatments that address underlying causes instead of IVF, and protects providers who refuse IVF-related care.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 3589 directs HHS, CDC, and NIH to study fertility conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, add survey questions, fund doctor training, and update billing codes for "restorative reproductive medicine." It also opens Title X and Teen Pregnancy Prevention funding to clinics teaching fertility awareness-based methods, and bars penalties against providers who refuse assisted reproductive technology services on religious or moral grounds.
Who does it affect?
Affects infertility patients, fertility doctors and clinics, and federally funded health programs including Title X grantees.
Why does it matter?
Critics may see the bill as favoring one fertility treatment philosophy over others like IVF, potentially limiting access to certain reproductive services at federally funded providers.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
RESTORE Act
- Introduced:
- May 23, 2025
- Latest action:
- May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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