Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2168

BO’s Act

Infant Health: Study on Home Heart and Oxygen Monitors

Mar 14, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Congress Proposes Studies on Infant Heart and Oxygen Monitor Effectiveness

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StalledNext up: A house committeeNo action in 16 months

This bill is sitting in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce where it has been since March 2025. No action has taken place on this proposal for about 15 months. It is considered stalled because the committee has not held a vote or scheduled any meetings to discuss it.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 5458 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5458 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill, called the Baby Observation Act, tells health officials to study home monitors that track a baby's heart rate and oxygen levels while they sleep.
Researchers will look at how well these devices work and if they can help prevent sudden unexpected infant death, which is a major concern for many new parents.
The study will also help decide if health insurance plans should be required to pay for these monitors to make them easier for families to afford and use.
A final report is due to Congress in one year, which will include advice on the best ways to use these devices to keep babies safe at home.

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Milestones

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Mar 14, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 14, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

BO’s Act

Bill NumberHR 2168

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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R: 9

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