Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025
Rep. Morrison Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Double Funding for Newborn Genetic Screening Programs
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process within the House Energy and Commerce Committee. It was recently approved by a subcommittee and is now waiting for the full committee to review it. The bill is actively moving forward.
Legislative Progress
This is a popular bipartisan program that has been successfully renewed in the past. It has support from both parties and addresses a non-controversial public health need for infants.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
New and expectant parents benefit from improved educational materials about newborn screening that are written at appropriate literacy levels. The bill ensures parents receive better counseling about the testing process, follow-up steps, and available support groups. This helps families feel more informed and empowered when navigating a positive screening result for their baby.
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Milestones
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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House subcommittee advances newborn screening reauthorization
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee advanced H.R. 4709, the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025, by voice vote. The bill would renew federal support for state screening programs and modernize data tracking through 2030.
Bipartisan push to expand genetic testing for newborns gains steam in House
Representatives Kelly Morrison and Mike Simpson introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, aiming to increase federal funding to $43 million annually and improve the speed of follow-up care for rare genetic disorders.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025
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