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34 Easy Dinner Party Recipes for Stress-Free Entertaining
34 Easy Dinner Party Recipes for Stress-Free Entertaining

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34 Easy Dinner Party Recipes for Stress-Free Entertaining

I love hosting my friends and family for dinner parties. No, really. There's nothing better than seeing my loved ones gathered around a table full of food, chatting and eating. What I don't necessarily love is the stress that comes along with it (planning menus, shopping for ingredients, spending the whole day cooking—you know the drill) and the last-minute push to get everything done when I'd rather be hanging out with my guests. Luckily, I've honed my hosting technique over the years. My secret to success? Crowd-pleasing dishes that look super impressive, but are actually so simple to pull off. Think jambalaya, an Italian bruschetta bar, easy one-pan ratatouille and all the lightning-fast pastas, for starters. Here are 34 easy dinner party recipes to try for yourself that fit the bill. 40 Fancy Appetizers That Are Secretly Really Easy to Make Photo: Christine Han/Styling: Katherine Gillen Time Commitment: 1 hour Why I Love It: sheet pan recipe, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy Serves: 4 to 6 Can I let you in on a secret? Spatchcocking your chicken—basically, removing the backbone—will yield evenly cooked results in far less time than if you roasted it like usual. "By doing so (easily, with kitchen shears), you can split and flatten the entire thing, which speeds up the cooking time and increases the surface area for more browned, crispy skin," former PureWow senior food editor Katherine Gillen explains. "I like to pair it with peppery radishes and creamy roasted potatoes, but any vegetable will work." Get the recipe Katherine Gillen Time Commitment: 6 hours and 45 minutes Why I Love It: slow cooker recipe, make ahead, crowd-pleaser Serves: 8 Who knew your slow cooker could make such an elegant main course? "When I've made this sauce in the past, I've been able to freeze a quart of it for later, so it can easily serve at least eight people," Gillen writes. "It's a set-it-and-forget-it number that tastes rich and hearty without much effort on your end." Use a long, flat pasta (like pappardelle) for an elegant presentation and so the noodles can get fully coated in the sauce. Get the recipe Katherine Gillen Time Commitment: 3 hours and 30 minutes (includes chilling time) Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly Serves: 8 "I know it's really tempting to use store-bought pie dough, but I promise the ounce of extra effort it takes to make your own is worth it," Gillen urges. "You'll be rewarded with an ultra-buttery, flaky crust that will impress your guests to next year (or at least the next dinner party). The tomatoes don't even have to be in season because the oven will concentrate their flavor." Get the recipe Katherine Gillen Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, one pan, kid-friendly Serves: 4 Store-bought pizza dough and a cast iron skillet are the keys to making a homemade pizza party entirely stress-free. "My favorite topping combination is sausage and fennel because their flavors are complementary, but you could put anything on this pie and it would be good," Gillen claims. "Just make sure you cook any vegetables beforehand so they don't make the crust soggy." Get the recipe Katherine Gillen Time Commitment: 15 minutes Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, no cook Serves: 4 to 6 Take it from me: A charcuterie board can totally count as an entree if you make it big enough. And what better way to take the pressure off entertaining than to indulge in a gorgeous, no-cook spread? "You can follow the recipe to a T or just use my suggested cheese selection as a jumping-off point," Gillen says. "I think all boards are best with a creamy cheese, a semisoft cheese and a blue cheese, but anything goes." Get the recipe Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell Time Commitment: 1 hour Why I Love It: one pan, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser Serves: 6 When it comes to dinner parties, we all want something that looks like it took all day but really took 30-ish minutes. To streamline the process, this take on paella features fewer types of seafood than the original, but doesn't skimp on flavor. (Bonus: Because it's made in one pan, you won't be left with a pile of dirty cookware when all the guests go home.) Get the recipe Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell Time Commitment: 1 hour Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, make ahead Serves: 6 This elegant DIY bruschetta bar looks like it came from a fancy caterer. But really, it's just a matter of buying the right essentials—like cornichons, marinated artichoke hearts, pesto and charcuterie—and a little artful arrangement. Most importantly, you won't need to do any "cooking," besides toasting the bread. Get the recipe Erin McDowell Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes Why I Love It: vegan, one pan, special occasion-worthy Serves: 4 If a cartoon rodent can make this dish look fancy, so can you. With summer squash, tomatoes and eggplant in the mix (and no cheese), it's totally vegan and gluten free, so it's a great thing to serve when you're not totally up on what your guests prefer. Add pasta, rice or quinoa to complete the spread. Get the recipe Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell Time Commitment: 15 minutes Why I Love It: no cook, <30 minutes, make ahead Serves: 4 Wondering how to make a salad look impressive? As it turns out, all you need to do is serve it on a board instead of in a bowl, which not only looks nice but also makes all the toppings more easily accessible. This one, full of ripe figs and ribbons of prosciutto, is a first-course knockout. Get the recipe Erin McDowell Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes Why I Love It: one pan, special occasion-worthy, high protein Serves: 4 Is there anything more inviting than the smell of a chicken roasting? It's one of my back-pocket tricks for feeling like the host with the most. While it looks impressive, it really couldn't be easier to make—you can thank the herbs and lemon for that. Throw some veggies onto the pan or toss a salad and dinner is done. Get the recipe David Loftus/Ultimate Veg Time Commitment: 1 hour Why I Love It: vegan, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly Serves: 6 This classic Moroccan dish is usually made in a tagine, a traditional clay pot with a cone-shaped top that lets out steam as it cooks. But a regular skillet will work in a pinch. Sub in whatever veggies you have on hand, but don't skimp on all the warming spices. (You'll never look at cinnamon the same way again.) Get the recipe Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell Time Commitment: 8 hours and 20 minutes Why I Love It: slow cooker recipe, crowd-pleaser, make ahead Serves: 6 OK, I know this is not how Julia Child did things. But the slow cooker is actually a great way to turn the beef melt-in-your-mouth tender. (Plus, you'll actually have time to make a side of mashed potatoes and dessert, and I know she'd approve of that.) Get the recipe Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell Time Commitment: 30 minutes Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, one pot Serves: 6 Well, aren't you fancy? Bouillabaisse is a notoriously complex dish that can take several hours (and several trips to the fish market). But paring down the ingredients a bit turns it into a totally manageable (and totally delicious) one-pot meal. Talk about an easy dinner party recipe, am I right? Get the recipe Erin Kunkel/The Vibrant Life Time Commitment: 40 minutes Why I Love It: gluten free, high protein, special occasion-worthy Serves: 4 In my humble opinion, scallops are fabulous for a last-minute, easy dinner party recipe when you haven't had time to plan or prep ahead of time. They're pretty foolproof (all you need is a hot pan) and come together in minutes. These are served alongside a citrusy mix of summer vegetables, but you could swap in rice or another grain if you'd prefer. Get the recipe Photo: Eric Moran/Styling: Erin McDowell Time Commitment: 2 hours Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, high protein Serves: 6 Sometimes the best way to throw a dinner party is to keep things as simple as possible. Good steaks, a bright herby sauce and plenty of good wine? You'll have happy guests, trust me. The meat is marinated in Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, garlic, chile powder and herbs for maximum flavor. Get the recipe Half Baked Harvest Time Commitment: 1 hour and 45 minutes Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, make ahead Serves: 8 Lasagna will always be an entertaining crowd-pleaser. Why? All the work is done ahead of time, it feeds a million people and everyone loves it. This extra-flavorful version is a twist on the classic, and it has a hearty meat sauce and a pesto-packed ricotta filling instead of the usual tomato base. Get the recipe Laura Edwards/From the Oven to the Table Time Commitment: 50 minutes Why I Love It: gluten-free, high protein, beginner-friendly Serves: 4 This one-pan meal features all the different tastes and textures: crispy chicken thighs, salty feta and a spicy, creamy yogurt sauce drizzled on top, to name the highlights. Arrange it on your most elegant platter and congratulate yourself on a hosting job well done. Get the recipe Food Faith and Fitness Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why I Love It: vegetarian, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly Serves: 2 Behold, a nutritious number that can be enjoyed by everyone at your dinner party. (Don't worry, the serving size can be scaled up for a crowd with ease.) Honey-ginger glazed carrots, pineapple, crispy cabbage and snow peas keep it interesting. Get the recipe Floating Kitchen Time Commitment: 1 hour and 40 minutes Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, one pot Serves: 8 Yes, it's meat-free, but it's also hearty and seriously delish. Homemade cheesy biscuits tend to have that effect. (If you, like me, aren't the biggest fan of blue cheese, try swapping in cheddar or goat cheese instead for a less intense funk.) Get the recipe Minimalist Baker Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes Why I Love It: make ahead, vegan, kid-friendly Serves: 3 You can't please everyone all the time, but you can please your vegan friends with these meatballs. They're made with quinoa and black beans for a tender texture and lots of protein. Toss them over some spaghetti, serve up some crusty garlic bread and your dinner menu is set. Get the recipe Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell Time Commitment: 5 hours and 20 minutes Why I Love It: high protein, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly Serves: 4 It's just like grandma used to make. The capers and lemons make the entire dish bright and briny, but most importantly, the trusty Crockpot basically cooks dinner for you. How's that for stress-free hosting? Get the recipe Minimalist Baker Time Commitment: 55 minutes Why I Love It: gluten free, vegan, make ahead Serves: 4 This healthy side is packed full of flavor, courtesy of beets, avocado and a tahini maple dressing. It's the ideal accompaniment to whatever your dinner party main might be (although personally, I think it would pair great with chicken). Get the recipe Real Food With Jessica Time Commitment: 1 hour and 25 minutes Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, high protein, gluten free Serves: 6 Everything tastes better on a stick, no? These sumptuous skewers are a nut-free take on Thai-style chicken satay. They're spicy, nutty and perfect for hors d'oeuvres or as a light entree. You can also pair them with coconut rice or salad if you want to make it a main. Get the recipe The Defined Dish Time Commitment: 35 minutes Why I Love It: gluten free, Paleo-friendly, high protein Serves: 4 Light and fresh, these salmon burgers are ideal for a summer night dinner party on the patio. Lemongrass, chiles and cilantro ensure the patties are packed with flavor, but if you don't like spicy food, just omit the peppers. Ta-da, problem solved. Get the recipe Photo: Mark Weinberg/Styling: Erin McDowell Time Commitment: 40 minutes Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly Serves: 6 When I make tomato-based pastas, I like to add a little bit of spice. This Italian sauce is particularly delicious because it's made with a small amount of cured pork. It gives the sauce enough richness that can stand up to that burst of heat. Guanciale is traditional, but it's hard to find stateside—I've used pancetta with success instead. Get the recipe I Am a Food Blog Time Commitment: 15 minutes Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly Serves: 4 Hot pot might be the greatest (and easiest) dinner party recipe out there, because everyone picks and cooks their own adventure whatever ingredients you prep ahead of time. Try including multiple meats, seafoods and vegetables (like ribeye, shrimp, broccoli and mushrooms) for variety, and don't sleep on frozen dumplings for an indulgent twist. Get the recipe The Modern Proper Time Commitment: 8 hours Why I Love It: slow cooker recipe, one pot, <500 calories, dairy free Serves: 10 Juicy, slow-cooked pork shoulder makes an excellent easy dinner party recipe, mainly because it's filling and can be served in an endless number of ways. Just serve the meat as the star of a taco bar and you're set. (Oh, and don't forget the margaritas.) Get the recipe What's Gaby Cooking Time Commitment: 2 hours and 20 minutes Why I Love It: one pan, high protein, special occasion-worthy Serves: 4 Recipe creator Gaby Dalkin's smoky, citrusy grilled salmon with jammy cherry tomatoes will become an instant go-to for any warm-weather holiday. Serve it with a crisp white wine and a simple green salad—and never look back. Get the recipe EE BERGER/PULP Time Commitment: 35 minutes Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, high protein, beginner-friendly Serves: 4 I thought fruit and meat sounded like an odd pairing, but here, the berries are just tart enough to pair beautifully with lamb, and the black pepper keeps the dish on the savory spectrum despite the fruit. It doesn't hurt that the whole thing calls for just seven ingredients either. Get the recipe Pinch of Yum Time Commitment: 8 hours and 10 minutes Why I Love It: slow cooker recipe, crowd-pleaser, high protein Serves: 10 A slow cooker can be a total dinner party savior. It'll help you do all the heavy lifting earlier in the day, meaning you'll have more time to hang with your guests. This restaurant-worthy dish pairs fork-tender braised beef with al dente pasta, not to mention a dollop of ricotta cheese on top. Get the recipe The Recipe Critic Time Commitment: 50 minutes Why I Love It: one pan, crowd-pleaser, high protein Serves: 6 Jambalaya is a fun and festive way to feed a crowd (it's really just a one-pan rice dish packed with shrimp and smoky sausage). Crank up the jazz and serve it with a pitcher of daiquiris for a real New Orleans vibe, and end the meal with beignets to drive the theme home. Get the recipe Damn Delicious Time Commitment: 5 hours and 20 minutes Why I Love It: make ahead, crowd-pleaser, slow cooker recipe Serves: 6 There's nothing better for a summer gathering than a good old-fashioned shrimp boil with sausage, corn and plenty of Old Bay seasoning. In this easy dinner party recipe, everything cooks together in a Crockpot, so all you'll need to do once friends arrive is slice up some crusty bread for dipping. Get the recipe Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell Time Commitment: 1 hour Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly, one pan Serves: 2 This recipe serves two, but if you have a larger skillet, you could add another steak and double the vegetables to serve four. In my experience, the easiest way to ensure your steak is perfectly cooked is to use a meat thermometer and check it before your timer goes off. Then, let the meat rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing so it stays juicy. Get the recipe Gimme Some Oven Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, high protein Serves: 8 to 10 What's more fun than a build-you-own-taco party with friends, especially when the filling is more exciting than what you usually make on a random Tuesday? This cochinita pibil—savory, citrusy pork shoulder—definitely fits the bill, and you can fix it up easily in a slow cooker or Instant Pot. I won't tell if you don't. Get the recipe 27 Simple Pasta Recipes Anyone Can Make

Charleston City Council discusses taking ownership of a portion Maybank Highway, adding a new lane
Charleston City Council discusses taking ownership of a portion Maybank Highway, adding a new lane

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time29-05-2025

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Charleston City Council discusses taking ownership of a portion Maybank Highway, adding a new lane

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston City Council members discussed taking control of a portion of Maybank Highway Wednesday which would allow them to add a new lane. During the Traffic and Transportation committee meeting, Mayor William Cogswell presented members with a proposal to take ownership of the stretch from River Road to the Paul Gelegotis bridge. The road is currently owned by the South Carolina Department of Transportation. 'My wife works at MUSC downtown, I know that she is often frustrated by the traffic situation. So, I think that adding another lane would be beneficial,' Kevin Gillen, a Johns Island resident, said. Nearby residents, like Gillen, told News 2, they are in favor of getting the additional lane as traffic can back up during peak hours. Officials said by owning this section, it can enable them to cut through red tape and expedite the process. 'So, what we're proposing is narrowing the lanes, but also slowing the speed limit so that people are safe. If you have an 11 foot lane you're not going 40 miles an hour. You're going 25 miles an hour,' Cogswell said. 'What that will do though is it may slow you down but the throughput is going to be obviously a lot more than just one lane.' Current designs from Charleston County and the SCDOT show the project taking over two years and the removal of many grand oak trees along the road. The city would be able to go around the requirements of the lane widths while maintaining safety and the trees. Additionally, this project would require funding from the County, which may come from money set aside from the 526 project. The settlement may allot for around $15 million. Gillen added living on Fenwick Hall Allee has allowed to get him and his wife to travel off the island faster, especially with the majority of the traffic being past the River Road zipper merge. 'It's one of the reasons why we picked the location we're in is that we knew it would be a short trip on Maybank to get to the bridge. My wife knew that because of the situation further down on Maybank. We've see a lot of growth here on the island, so I'm sure as more people move in and the population increases – it just makes sense to put another lane in to plan for the additional traffic that's coming.' The mayor said this is a quicker, cost-effective solution to an issue that affects many coming off of Johns Island. 'This is a real bottleneck, a real problem that's not going away anytime soon in fact it's only getting worse. I think it's incumbent on us in local government to try and address this as quickly as possible,' Cogswell said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Long Island pols push for more federal funding to lock up illegal immigrants convicted of crimes
Long Island pols push for more federal funding to lock up illegal immigrants convicted of crimes

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time20-05-2025

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Long Island pols push for more federal funding to lock up illegal immigrants convicted of crimes

WASHINGTON — A pair of Long Island lawmakers are demanding that Congress boost federal funding for states and localities seeking to lock up illegal immigrants convicted of crimes, noting that hundreds of millions of dollars from the Justice Department-approved program have dried up in the last two decades. Reps. Laura Gillen (D-NY) and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) wrote a letter Friday to House appropriators highlighting how the DOJ's State Criminal Alien Assistance Program had fallen from $565 million in fiscal year 2002 to just $234 million as of last year. 'Taxpayers on Long Island should not pay the price for the federal government's failure to secure our border and New York City's reckless sanctuary city policies,' Gillen told The Post. Advertisement 'Increasing funding for the SCAAP program will ease the financial burden borne by Nassau County and other local jurisdictions for holding convicted criminals who shouldn't have been here in the first place.' Gillen and Garbarino in their letter told Reps. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) and Grace Meng (D-NY), who serve on the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, that the reimbursements would go a long way toward reimbursing 'counties, and local governments for the costs of incarcerating undocumented immigrants who have been convicted of crimes.' 3 'Taxpayers on Long Island should not pay the price for the federal government's failure to secure our border and New York City's reckless sanctuary city policies,' Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY) told The Post. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Advertisement 'Enforcing our nation's immigration laws is a core responsibility of the federal government. However, the failure to secure our borders has caused increased costs for many communities across the country which are forced to shoulder the burden,' they said. The program, which is authorized to spend as much as $950 million, provides US taxpayer money to local authorities to cover salaries for correctional officers and other costs incurred by having to incarcerate non-citizens charged with a felony or at least two misdemeanors under state or local laws. More than 5,000 criminal aliens have been arrested in the US so far this fiscal year, US Customs and Border Protection statistics show. 3 'The failure to secure our borders has caused increased costs for many communities across the country which are forced to shoulder the burden,' Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) said in the joint letter with Gillen. Facebook/Rep. Andrew Garbarino Advertisement The NYPD has spent up to $21 million on safety and security costs grappling with the migrant crisis in the Big Apple, according to city data, to say nothing of the billions of dollars more for food, housing and medical services. Gillen's district comprises parts of Nassau County, which received more than $2.3 million in funding from the program in 2024, while Garbarino's district covering Nassau and Suffolk counties, got $1.2 million that year. In fiscal year 2023, Nassau received $3.6 million and Suffolk took $1.3 million, pointing to a downward trend. 3 ICE raids have ramped up in Suffolk County since the start of the second Trump administration. WABC Advertisement The Biden administration had moved to terminate the program in its fiscal year 2025 budget request, but the GOP-led House Appropriations Committee has affirmed it as a 'useful tool' in immigration enforcement, per the lawmakers' letter. 'Without these additional resources,' they told appropriators, 'local jurisdictions are being asked to do more with less and will struggle to keep up.' The Post reached out to reps for Rogers and Meng for comment.

Dublin-based investment advisory firm GillenMarkets acquired by leading wealth management company
Dublin-based investment advisory firm GillenMarkets acquired by leading wealth management company

Irish Post

time11-05-2025

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Dublin-based investment advisory firm GillenMarkets acquired by leading wealth management company

DUBLIN-BASED investment advisory firm GillenMarkets has been acquired by the Irish subsidiary of leading British wealth management company, Quilter Cheviot. Quilter Cheviot Europe Limited (QCE), itself based in the Irish capital, see the new acquisition as a 'fantastic fit' for the company. Meanwhile, GillenMarkets founder Rory Gillen, who will join QCE as part of the acquisition, said the move was a great opportunity for his clients. Set up 15 years ago, GillenMarkets provides advice for personal, pension and corporate clients and currently advises over €0.6bn of assets for around 500 families. As well as offering wealth management services, it publishes a monthly newsletter with impartial research and analysis that allows people to make informed investment decisions. It also runs two training courses and regular webinars to provide investors with the tools and knowledge need to help achieve their financial goals. Mr Gillen welcomed the deal, saying both companies shared a similar outlook. "Quilter Cheviot has an excellent reputation in the market and due to our similar investment and client-focused philosophies, becoming part of a larger business with such investment resources, heritage and prestige feels like a great opportunity for both our clients and colleagues," said Mr Gillen. "Having built our business up over the last 15 years, we look forward to this next chapter as part of Quilter Cheviot, which is itself at an exciting juncture in its growth plans." As well as the firm's founder, five investment advisers and their support team will also join QCE's Dublin-based operation. 'Admired for many years' Quilter Cheviot has a history dating back more than 250 years, when 150 stockbrokers formed a club at Jonathan's Coffee House, the original site of the London Stock Exchange. Offering discretionary investment management services, the company caters for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners. The Dublin office was established in 2003 and six years ago was authorised and established as Quilter Cheviot Europe to serve clients across the EU. The new acquisition will help expand QCE's presence in Ireland and evolve its integrated investment management and financial planning offering for clients all across Europe. "GillenMarkets is a business that we have known and admired for many years and represents a fantastic fit for QCE," said Andrew Fahy, Chief Executive of QCE. "We are very excited to welcome Rory Gillen and all our new colleagues and clients to our thriving business. "GillenMarkets has seen tremendous growth over the last number of years and we are really looking forward to working to support our new clients and their families. "The transaction is really positive news for all concerned. "This acquisition will really help to build on QCE's scale and reach in the Irish market. "Our ambition is to be the wealth manager of choice in Ireland and this is another milestone on that journey." See More: GillenMarkets, Quilter Cheviot, Quilter Cheviot Europe

Lawmakers work to protect IVF rights
Lawmakers work to protect IVF rights

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time07-05-2025

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Lawmakers work to protect IVF rights

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – About one in six people globally struggle with infertility, and many turn to assisted reproductive services like in vitro fertilization to build their families. Now, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing legislation that would federally protect access to IVF, preventing states from restricting the procedure. Many couples dream of starting a family, but for some, that process involves emotional and medical challenges. 'We believe, like most Americans do, that the right to start and grow a family through IVF should be protected,' said Rep. Laura Gillen (D-N.Y.). Gillen and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) introduced the Access to Family Building Act, which would codify the right to IVF nationwide. 'The last thing they need to worry about is getting through the process and then having legal challenges that might delay their ability to conceive through IVF or just halt the procedure altogether,' Gillen said. 'We want to help people through this journey and make sure their right to IVF is protected,' Lawler added. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2% of all infants born in the United States are conceived using assisted reproductive technology. Lawler says the bill would complement other efforts to support family building. 'We want to try to reduce all the barriers for folks who are trying to start and build a family,' he said. President Donald Trump previously directed his administration to provide policy recommendations aimed at protecting IVF access. Gillen sees that move as an opening for broader support. 'What I saw was an opportunity to try to get him on board to at least codify the right to IVF,' she said. The legislation has drawn bipartisan support, and Lawler says he is working with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to bring the bill to the floor for a vote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Queen City News.

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