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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Sen. Adam Schiff introduces bill to support LGBTQ+ people in starting families
U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat, has introduced a bill to assure LGBTQ+ Americans equal access to assisted reproductive services. Keep up with the latest in + news and politics. Schiff's Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act, introduced Thursday, would classify these services, such as in vitro fertilization and surrogacy, as medical care for which expenses are tax-deductible under the Internal Revenue Act. Many LGBTQ+ taxpayers can't deduct these expenses under current law. The bill would mandate equal treatment for all seeking these services, regardless of regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship status, or ability status. 'Assisted reproduction shall be treated as medical care of the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse or dependent to the extent that the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse or dependent, respectively, intends to take legal custody or responsibility for any children born as a result of such assisted reproduction,' the bill reads. 'Americans, including LGBTQ Americans, should have the freedom to start or expand a family without additional financial and systemic barriers that make it harder to afford reproductive health care services. This bill is crucial in correcting outdated tax laws in order to support LGBTQ individuals in family planning care,' Schiff said in a press release. The Los Angeles LGBT Center and the National Health Law Program praised the bill. 'The Los Angeles LGBT Center applauds Senator Schiff for championing the Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act,' Joey Espinoza-Hernandez, director of policy and community building at the center, said in the release. 'For far too long, LGBTQ+ families — especially families of color — have faced steep financial and legal barriers to building the futures they envision. This bill is a powerful step toward affirming that reproductive freedom includes the right to parent, no matter who you are or who you love. We're proud to support legislation that moves us closer to a future where queer and trans families are seen, protected, and treated with dignity under the law.' 'The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) is a proud sponsor of the Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act,' added said Fabiola De Liban, the organization's director of sexual and reproductive health. 'NHeLP has a long history of working to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services that focus on the needs of people who are low-income, have disabilities, are BIPOC, and/or are LGBTQI. This is a bill that reflects our values of health equity and justice for everyone as well as aligns with our Principles on Assisted Reproduction, which establish that health coverage programs should cover assistance reproduction and cost should not be a barrier.' Schiff first introduced this legislation with California Democratic Rep. Judy Chu in 2022 while serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill is endorsed by the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the Center for Reproductive Rights, COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere), Equality California, Equality Federation, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the National Health Law Program, the National Partnership for Women & Families, and Silver State Equality. This article originally appeared on Advocate: Sen. Adam Schiff introduces bill to support LGBTQ+ people in starting families Op-ed: Ride On in the Fight Against HIV and AIDS Sen. Adam Schiff blocked in effort to keep Harvey Milk's name on Navy ship Democrat Adam Schiff to be the first U.S. senator to participate in California's AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
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'The lamest excuse I've ever heard': Trump lawyer falls flat at Senate Judiciary hearing
Senator Adam Schiff talks with Jen Psaki about the Senate Judiciary Hearing for Emil Bove, Donald Trump's former criminal defense lawyer, who Trump wants to appoint to a federal judgeship despite new information from a whistleblower that Bove was open to ignoring court orders in favor of Trump anti-immigrant mission.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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Trump's Crypto Ventures Have Been 'Lucrative,' But Adam Schiff Says He Is Bringing In A Law To End 'Corruption In Plain Sight'
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced legislation Monday aimed at curbing the alleged corruption in cryptocurrency ventures by President Donald Trump and other senior administration officials. What Happened: In a video posted on X, Schiff said the so-called COIN Act wants to end the ongoing 'corruption in plain sight.' 'The presidency has been super lucrative for Donald Trump,' he said. 'Nothing has been more lucrative than the cryptocurrency schemes that he and his kids have been involved in.' Trending: Your Crypto, Locked Down: Store Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more, with the Ledger Nano S Plus — .According to Schiff, the act would prohibit the U.S. President, Vice President, their immediate families and executive officials from issuing and promoting cryptocurrencies, including meme coins, non-fungible tokens and stablecoins. The act also requires public officials to include cryptocurrencies in their annual financial disclosures and periodic transaction reports. Furthermore, the bill would apply the criminal conflict of interest provision requiring officials to recuse themselves from official matters that would influence their cryptocurrency wealth. The White House didn't immediately return Benzinga's request for It Matters: Recent financial disclosures revealed that Trump's investment in the family-backed cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial generated him over $57.35 million last year. But that's not all. A slew of cryptocurrency ventures pushed by Trump and his family have sparked controversy, particularly since his return to the White House. The Trump family's backing of the dollar-pegged stablecoin USD1 was fiercely opposed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), who argued that the GENIUS Act, also known as the stablecoin bill, would enable this corruption The Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) memecoin, launched just days before Trump took the presidential oath, has also raised concerns. Trump hosted a private dinner for the top holders of the coin, including controversial cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun. Read Next: Grow your IRA or 401(k) with Crypto – unlock the power of alternative investments including a Crypto IRA within your retirement account. A must-have for all crypto enthusiasts: Sign up for the Gemini Credit Card today and earn rewards on Bitcoin Ether, or 60+ other tokens, with every purchase. Photo Courtesy: Lev Radin on This article Trump's Crypto Ventures Have Been 'Lucrative,' But Adam Schiff Says He Is Bringing In A Law To End 'Corruption In Plain Sight' originally appeared on
CNN
3 days ago
- Politics
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Bove says he doesn't recall suggesting telling the courts ‘f**k you'
Sen. Adam Schiff pressed Emil Bove, a former personal attorney to Donald Trump, on whether he told prosecutors in March to consider telling federal courts 'f**k you' as alleged by a recent whistleblower complaint.
CNN
3 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Bove says he doesn't recall suggesting telling the courts ‘f**k you'
Sen. Adam Schiff pressed Emil Bove, a former personal attorney to Donald Trump, on whether he told prosecutors in March to consider telling federal courts 'f**k you' as alleged by a recent whistleblower complaint.
