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Stop CMV Act of 2024

3/30/2024, 8:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 3864

Bill 118 s 3864, also known as the Stop CMV Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. CMV is a common virus that can cause serious health problems for infants if they are infected while in the womb.

The Stop CMV Act of 2024 seeks to improve education and awareness about CMV, as well as increase funding for research into prevention and treatment options. The bill also includes provisions for the development of guidelines for screening pregnant women for CMV and for the implementation of strategies to reduce the transmission of the virus from mother to child.

If passed, this legislation could have a significant impact on the prevention of CMV infections in infants and the overall health outcomes for affected individuals. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing public health issue and has the potential to improve the lives of many families across the country.

Current Status of Bill S 3864

Bill S 3864 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2024. Bill S 3864 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 5, 2024.  Bill S 3864's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3864

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3864

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3864

Stop CMV Act of 2024
Stop CMV Act of 2024
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for congenital Cytomegalovirus screening of newborns.
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for congenital Cytomegalovirus screening of newborns.

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