Duckworth proposes federal protections for IVF Dec 19, 2022 | Federal Government, Top Stories Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., joined colleagues last week to propose federal protections for in-vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technology.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.