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Four Federal Bills Take Aim at Surrogacy: What They Say, Why We Oppose Them, and How to Make Your Voice Heard
Four bills in the 119th Congress would reshape surrogacy nationwide, and most do not do what their titles suggest. One is sold as a background-check law but requires no background check, while adding 10 to 20 year mandatory minimums. Another is framed as targeting adversarial nations, yet voids agreements with parents from nearly every country. We break down what each bill actually says, who it would harm, and how to write your representative or senators in about 2 minutes us
Ralph M. Tsong
Jun 249 min read
Mileage Reimbursement in Surrogacy Contracts: What to do about rising gas prices
Gas prices have spiked dramatically in recent weeks. The national average for gas crossed $4.00 per gallon at the end of March 2026, up more than a dollar from just one month earlier. At the time of this writing, there’s little indication how long gas prices will continue increasing, will remain high, or may return to lower prices. For surrogates who are driving to frequent medical appointments throughout their journey, the cost of fuel is not a small detail. It is a real, re
Ralph M. Tsong
Apr 25 min read
If the Supreme Court Ruled on Birthright Citizenship Today, What Would the USCIS do? An Analysis of the USCIS Guidance on Birthright Citizenship and Surrogacy
Update June 30, 2026: The Supreme Court has now answered the question this article posed. In Trump v. Barbara, the Court ruled 6-3 that birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment and that Executive Order 14160 is invalid and cannot be enforced. Chief Justice Roberts wrote the majority opinion, holding that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and are c
Ralph M. Tsong
Jan 306 min read
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