WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia is home to thousands of veterans and active-duty personnel who serve at key military installations, including Naval Support Activity Philadelphia and the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support; and
WHEREAS, These servicemembers face significant risks, including injuries that may impact their reproductive health; and
WHEREAS, Congress removed TRICARE coverage for IVF from the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, despite prior bipartisan support; and
WHEREAS, The denial of IVF coverage creates a financial barrier to family-building for military families; and
WHEREAS, Supporting service members includes ensuring access to reproductive care and the ability to build families; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby urges the United States Congress to restore IVF coverage in the National Defense Authorization Act.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Council calls upon the Trump Administration to protect access to reproductive healthcare for service members.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the Philadelphia Congressional Delegation.
FINALLY RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to Americans for Contraception as a sign of appreciation for fighting to make sure Americans have access to reproductive healthcare.
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