1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act . 2. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) Infertility is a medical disease recognized by the World Health Organization, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the American Medical Association that affects men and women equally. (2) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 8 couples have difficulty getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. (3) Infertility affects a broad spectrum of prospective parents. No matter what race, religion, sexuality, or economic status one is, infertility does not discriminate. (4) Approximately one-third of infertility is attributed to the female partner, one-third is attributed to the male partner, and one-third is caused by a combination of problems in both partners or is unexplained. (5) Infertility disproportionately affects individuals with particular health complications. For cancer patients and others who must undergo treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or surgery that are likely to harm the reproductive system and organs, fertility preservation becomes necessary. (6) Leading causes of infertility include chronic conditions and diseases of the endocrine or metabolic systems, such as primary ovarian insufficiency, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, thyroid disorders, menstrual cycle defects, autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, testicular disorders, and urological health issues. Other causes include structural problems or blockages within the reproductive system, exposure to infectious diseases, occupational or environmental hazards, or genetic influences. (7) Recent improvements in therapy and cryopreservation make pregnancy possible for more people than in past years. (8) Like all other diseases, infertility and its treatments should be covered by health insurance. (9) A 2017 national survey of employer-sponsored health plans found that 44 percent of employers with at least 500 employees did not