hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Voids certain foreign surrogacy contracts, penalizes brokers.
Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT)
Introduced in House, awaiting committee review
This bill proposes to make surrogacy agreements void and unenforceable if they involve a U.S. surrogate and a prospective parent from a foreign nation identified as a "foreign entity of concern." It also creates criminal penalties for surrogacy brokers who knowingly or recklessly facilitate these void agreements. The bill was introduced by Representative Blake Moore of Utah, a Republican. "Introduced" means it's the very first step in the legislative process, and it must now be reviewed by a committee before it can be voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 13, 2026. It has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for review. To move forward, the committee must hold hearings, potentially amend the bill, and then vote to send it to the full House for a vote. If it passes the House, it would then go to the Senate for a similar process, and finally to the President to be signed into law.
If this bill becomes law, U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents acting as surrogates could not enter into legal contracts with individuals who are citizens or permanent residents of a "foreign entity of concern" (nations identified by the government as potentially hostile or concerning). Surrogacy brokers who help arrange these prohibited agreements could face up to one year in prison, a fine, or both. For children born under such void contracts, their legal custody would be determined by the state where the surrogate lives, based solely on the child's best interests, ignoring any prior surrogacy agreement. There is an exception: the bill would not void agreements between a surrogate and two married prospective parents if at least one of them is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Supporters Say
Supporters say the bill is necessary to prevent foreign adversarial nations from exploiting U.S. surrogacy laws and posing a national security risk.
Critics Say
Critics might argue the bill restricts reproductive options for certain foreign nationals and could create complex legal issues for children and families.
Those in favor of the bill state that citizens from foreign entities of concern are exploiting U.S. commercial surrogacy laws, and that this poses a national security threat and can facilitate human trafficking. They argue the bill will protect financially distressed Americans and address abuses in surrogacy agreements, including the acquisition of U.S. citizenship. Opponents might contend that the bill could be seen as discriminatory, limiting access to reproductive services based on nationality. They may also raise concerns about the practical implications for international families and children, as well as the burden on state courts to determine custody in these specific cases.