Blood Pressure MATTERS Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-14T08:08:13Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8716 Blood Pressure MATTERS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/14/2026, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8716

The bill, introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8716 on May 7, 2026, aims to amend multiple acts and codes to mandate insurance coverage for self-measured blood pressure monitoring for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8716

Bill HR 8716 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8716 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8716's most recent activity was 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. as of May 7, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8716

To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require coverage of self-measured blood pressure monitoring for pregnant and postpartum individuals.