Bill · S. 2004· Senate(119-S-2004)
Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Martin Heinrich
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on best practices for syphilis screening and treatment. This guidance is intended for State Medicaid agencies, State CHIPs, the Indian Health Service, and various Indian organizations. The goal is to improve access to testing for pregnant women and babies, as well as to improve education and treatment strategies. It also includes strategies for using telehealth and providing resources in multiple languages. Finally, the Secretary must submit a public report to Congress analyzing the implementation of these practices within two years.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill aims to prevent congenital syphilis, which protects newborn infants.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill includes guidance specifically for the Indian Health Service and tribal organizations.
Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill focuses on 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 and Treatment: The bill directs the Secretary to provide guidance on expanding syphilis screening for pregnant women and babies, and improving treatment for syphilis and congenital syphilis (Section 3(a)(1) and 3(a)(5)).
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Enhanced Education: The guidance aims to establish best practices for educating both medical professionals and pregnant women regarding syphilis (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Improved Telehealth and Language Access: The bill includes strategies for integrating telehealth services, training for providers and patients, and providing health resources in multiple languages via interpreters (Section 3(a)(3)).
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Earlier Detection of Syphilis: By focusing on best practices for increasing testing during the third trimester and at delivery, the bill aims to prevent adverse health outcomes for mothers and newborns (Section 3(a)(4) and Section 2(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided 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+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Medicaid Funding+5
- 6/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi