Democrats, advocates slam Johnson after IVF expansion stripped from defense policy bill

Congress’ annual defense policy bill does not include a provision expanding coverage of assisted reproductive technology for military members, including in-vitro fertilization, sparking the ire of lawmakers and advocates.  Currently, servicemembers’ TRICARE insurance only covers fertility services for military members whose infertility was caused by a serious or severe illness or injury while on active duty. Earlier Senate and House versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included a provision…