Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Newborn Screening for CMV Virus
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Pregnant women and new parents would benefit from expanded education about CMV risks during pregnancy and from universal screening of their newborns. Early detection of congenital CMV means babies can start treatment sooner, potentially preventing or reducing hearing loss, vision problems, and developmental delays. The bill also funds research into treatments during pregnancy and vaccine development, which could eventually help prevent congenital CMV entirely.
“assist in the education and training of health care providers, patients, and the general public regarding the risk reduction or prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital Cytomegalovirus”
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U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Roger Marshall, alongside Representatives Greg Landsman and Mike Lawler, introduced the Stop CMV Act of 2025. The legislation aims to provide federal funding for newborn screening of congenital Cytomegalovirus, the leading infectious cause of birth defects.
The Stop CMV Act (H.R. 5435/S. 2842) was successfully reintroduced in the 119th Congress. This legislation would authorize federal funding for cCMV screening programs to improve early detection and intervention of hearing loss in infants, following research showing many cases are missed.
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House and Senate—the Stop CMV Act (H.R. 5435/S. 2842)—would provide federal funding for state-based cytomegalovirus (CMV) screening programs. The bill focuses on early detection to prevent long-term effects such as hearing loss and developmental delays.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop CMV Act of 2025
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