During a recent television appearance, Cruz criticized Duckworth’s bill, arguing that it attempted to indirectly introduce abortion legislation. He emphasized that his and Britt’s bill, on the other hand, aimed solely to safeguard IVF. Cruz pointed out that the bill highlights the fact that 2% of live births in the United States result from IVF.
According to Cruz, Duckworth’s IVF bill was incredibly comprehensive. He stated that there was a specific reason why no Republican supported it, as he believed it was crafted to grant the federal government power over abortion.
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According to Cruz, the Alabama ruling caused a great deal of confusion, fear, and misunderstanding. He believes that the diverse opinions on abortion demonstrate why it should be a matter for individual states to decide. This aligns with former President Donald Trump’s stance on abortion, as he has expressed similar views on the issue throughout his presidency.
“The IVF bill should have broad bipartisan support,” remarked the Texas Republican, expressing optimism that his Senate colleagues from both parties would vote in favor of his bill alongside Britt.
According to Democratic strategist Sawyer Hackett, the bill put forth by Cruz and Britt comes with two important considerations. Firstly, it fails to provide any protection for in vitro fertilization (IVF) from the application of ‘personhood’ laws, as seen in the recent ruling in Alabama. Secondly, it explicitly grants states the authority to impose “health and safety standards” on IVF.
“Let me make this clear,” stated U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, who is set to run against Cruz in the 2024 Democratic senate race. This statement was made on Monday during an interview with X.
Ted Cruz’s unwavering endorsement of a stringent abortion ban is jeopardizing the accessibility of IVF for families in Texas.
