"Red-State GOP's Symbolic Measures on IVF Spark Backlash"
House Republicans, including Rep. Michelle Steel, are facing backlash over their support for the Life at Conception Act, which could potentially threaten in vitro fertilization (IVF). In response to the controversy, some Republicans in competitive districts are offering symbolic resolutions to declare their support for IVF, despite not signing onto bills that would establish tangible legal protections for assisted reproductive technology. This dilemma reflects the party's struggle to balance the interests of their conservative base with swing voters who favor reproductive rights, as Democrats warn that GOP efforts could impact IVF and other reproductive rights if they gain power.