Dave McCormick, a Republican Senate candidate in Pennsylvania has proposed a $15,000 tax credit to assist families struggling with fertility issues.
Dave McCormick Proposes $15,000 Tax Credit to Aid Families Facing Fertility Challenges
Dave McCormick, a Republican candidate for the Pennsylvania Senate has proposed a $15,000 tax credit to support families dealing with fertility issues such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). Drawing from his experience as Bridgewater Associates CEO, McCormick highlighted how similar benefits helped employees particularly those facing financial obstacles to starting families, according to the report of Washington Examiner.
McCormick’s initiative responds to ongoing discussions about IVF accessibility, heightened by a recent Alabama Supreme Court decision. He argues that financial barriers should not prevent individuals from pursuing parenthood framing the tax credit as a significant federal investment in supporting family creation.
McCormick’s IVF Tax Credit Proposal Sparks Debate Amidst GOP Divisions
Describing his proposal as “pro-family, pro-women, pro-business,” McCormick aims to differentiate himself from Republican critics like Representative Matt Rosendale, who oppose IVF on moral grounds. Despite internal party divisions on the issue, figures like Senator Ted Cruz endorse IVF as a beneficial technology underscoring the complexity McCormick navigates in his Senate campaign against incumbent Bob Casey.