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Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) announced that Barb Collura, the President and CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, will be his guest at the 2024 State of the Union Address. A nationally recognized expert on infertility and the family building journey, Barb Collura has led RESOLVE since 2007.

“It is my privilege to attend the State of the Union with my constituent and champion for the infertility patient community, Barb Collura,” said Congressman Connolly. “Barb is an unyielding advocate for all those struggling with infertility and seeking to build their families. As IVF comes under attack from Republicans in Washington and across the country, Barb’s presence in the House chamber will send a powerful message to all those who would seek to deny Americans their right to start and build a family on their own terms.”

“I am honored to be asked to attend the State of the Union address as the guest of my Congressman, Gerry Connolly,” said Barb Collura. “ I’ve been representing the voice of the infertility patient community for 20 years, after my own family building journey. It is vitally important that people speak up and share their stories about the challenges they face in accessing care like IVF or building their family through adoption. Only through raising our voices will we see real change happen. I applaud Congressman Connolly for his leadership in removing barriers to family building for all Americans.”

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