# 119-hr-8295: Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026

119-hr-8295, Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8295
- Congress: 119
- Title: Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## 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.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] (R-TX), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL), 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Federal crime for fertility DNA fraud: mixed, low. 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…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-8295 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8295)

## Related
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- [119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-909)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1151)
- [119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-979)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8295 (as of 2026-09-21).