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119-hr-8295119th Congress

Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Introduced

Summary

Criminalizing misrepresentation of DNA in assisted reproductive technology. This bill would create a federal offense for knowingly misrepresenting the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology, including IVF and assisted insemination.

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Federal crime for fertility DNA fraud

If enacted, the bill would make knowingly misrepresenting the DNA or its source used in fertility treatments a federal crime. The offense would cover IVF, handling of eggs or embryos, and assisted insemination involving sperm. Violators could face a fine, up to 10 years in prison, or both. Federal jurisdiction would apply when the case involves interstate travel, communications, payments, or items that crossed state lines, or U.S. territorial jurisdiction. The bill would also add the new offense to the racketeering (RICO) list and let prosecutors or private plaintiffs treat it as racketeering activity. Finally, when DNA testing identifies a suspect, prosecutors could bring charges for up to 10 years after that identification.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

OK • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 4/15/2026

  • Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 4/15/2026

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

  • Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 4/23/2026

  • Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2026

  • Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 4/27/2026

  • Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]

    KS • D

    Sponsored 4/28/2026

  • Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2026

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 6/18/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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