EBSA-2026-0232-0001, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Summary: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) supports the proposed rule's recognition of infertility and its focus on restorative reproductive medicine (RRM) to treat underlying medical causes. However, they strongly oppose the inclusion of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other non-therapeutic assisted reproductive technologies, arguing they violate human dignity and exceed the agency's statutory authority.
Please see the attached comment on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.