Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8716

Blood Pressure MATTERS Act

Rep. Williams Introduces Blood Pressure MATTERS Act to Provide Free Monitors for Pregnant Women

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The Blood Pressure MATTERS Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to three different House committees for review and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

While maternal health is a popular issue, the bill currently lacks Republican cosponsors and creates new requirements for private insurance companies which often face opposition.

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Healthcare

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Life & Work

All pregnant and postpartum individuals with any form of health insurance would receive a free home blood pressure monitor, regardless of whether they have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. This supports early detection of preeclampsia and eclampsia, which are leading causes of maternal death. The benefit covers the full pregnancy plus 12 months after delivery, removing a financial barrier to at-home health monitoring during a high-risk period.

“shall provide coverage of, and may not impose any cost sharing requirements for, specified blood pressure management devices furnished to an individual during pregnancy (and during the 12-month period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy)”

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May 7, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 7, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Blood Pressure MATTERS Act

Bill NumberHR 8716

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.