Bill · H.R. 3866· House(119-HR-3866)
Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Juan Ciscomani
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide specific guidance on best practices for syphilis screening and treatment. This guidance targets State Medicaid agencies, State CHIPs, the Indian Health Service, and various Indian organizations. The goal is to improve access to screening for pregnant women and babies, enhance education, and integrate telehealth services. The bill also aims to increase testing during the third trimester and at delivery to prevent adverse outcomes. Finally, the Secretary must submit a public report to Congress analyzing the implementation of these practices within two years.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill aims to prevent congenital syphilis and associated infant deaths and developmental delays.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets the Indian Health Service, Indian Tribes, and related organizations to improve syphilis screening and treatment.
Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill provides guidance aimed at improving syphilis screening and treatment for pregnant women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved access to screening: The bill aims to expand syphilis screening for pregnant women and babies through State Medicaid and CHIP programs (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Enhanced medical education: The guidance will provide best practices for educating both medical professionals and pregnant women regarding syphilis (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Better use of technology and language resources: The bill includes strategies for integrating telehealth and using interpreters to provide health resources in multiple languages (Section 3(a)(3)).
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Earlier detection of health issues: By providing guidance on increasing testing during the third trimester and at delivery, the bill seeks to prevent adverse health outcomes for mothers and newborns (Section 2(7) and Section 3(a)(4)).
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Improved treatment outcomes: The guidance intends to improve the treatment of both syphilis and congenital syphilis (Section 3(a)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Native Americans+7Good For Women+7Good For Low Income Households+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Medicaid Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 12/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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