Bill Detail
H.R. 1197
Congress: 119
Title
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025
Summary
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and establishes actions by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address preterm birth (i.e., babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy). Specifically, the bill reauthorizes epidemiological studies, data tracking, and prevention efforts conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related to preterm birth. Also, the bill requires HHS to establish an interagency working group to improve federal coordination and provide recommendations on preventing preterm birth, infant mortality, and related adverse birth outcomes. Additionally, HHS must arrange for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study preterm birth in the United States and report to HHS and Congress on certain aspects, including the financial costs and strategies to reduce the rate of preterm birth.
Sponsor
Rep. Robin Kelly [D-IL-2]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Status as of Jun 29, 7:38 PM · synced 1h ago
Introduced
2025-02-11
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Bill Engagement
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and establishes actions by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address preterm birth (…
Lobbyists on the case
- American Federation of Teachers3 filings · 2 lobs
- American Medical Association2 filings · 8 lobs
- American Nurses Association2 filings · 2 lobs
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association1 filing · 8 lobs
- American Academy of Family Physicians1 filing · 6 lobs
- Catholic Health Association of the United States1 filing · 2 lobs
- Kristor Cowan2026 Q1
- Earl Hadley2026 Q1
- Todd Askew2026 Q1
- George Cox2026 Q1
- Margaret Garikes2026 Q1
- Samuel Hewitt2025 Q4American Nurses Association · Legislative Assistant - Rep. Allyson Schwartz
- Dana Lichtenberg2026 Q1
- Jason Marino2026 Q1