Bills · HR 3866
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3866Health
Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act
INTRO JUN 10· LAST ACTION JUN 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because syphilis cases, especially congenital syphilis (syphilis passed from mother to baby), have been sharply increasing across the United States, leading to stillbirths, infant deaths, and severe, lifelong health problems for affected children. Current screening requirements vary significantly by state, and many don't include crucial third-trimester testing.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more consistent and effective screening and treatment practices across states, potentially reducing the number of babies born with syphilis and improving health outcomes for mothers and infants. Without this law, states might continue with varying and potentially less effective approaches to preventing congenital syphilis, which could allow the current upward trend in cases and associated tragic outcomes to continue or worsen.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states and Indian health programs on best practices for syphilis screening and treatment under Medicaid and CHIP.
This aims to standardize and improve the quality of care for pregnant women and infants nationwide.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the guidance must cover improving access to screening, educating medical professionals and pregnant women, integrating telehealth services, increasing third-trimester and delivery testing, and improving treatment.
These specific areas target key weaknesses in current prevention efforts to reduce congenital syphilis.
PROVISION 03
Requires a report to Congress and public availability of the report analyzing the implementation of the best practices within two years of the bill's enactment.
This ensures accountability and transparency regarding how effectively the guidance is being used by states and health programs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Arizona
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
32
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 10
Introduced in House
JUN 10
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3866
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 10, 2025
Last actionJun 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025
House BillHR 3866Health
Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act
INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
