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Expressing support for testing for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) as a standard part of prenatal screening, and for other purposes.

9/27/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 685

The bill "Expressing support for testing for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) as a standard part of prenatal screening" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.Res. 685 on September 9, 2025. This resolution aims to advocate for the inclusion of testing for APS in prenatal screenings. The bill emphasizes supporting this specific medical testing as part of routine prenatal care, with a focus on early detection and potential intervention. For further details, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres685/BILLS-119hres685ih.pdf.

Current Status of Bill HRES 685

Bill HRES 685 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 9, 2025. Bill HRES 685 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 9, 2025.  Bill HRES 685's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of September 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 685

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 685

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 685

Expressing support for testing for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) as a standard part of prenatal screening, and for other purposes.
Expressing support for testing for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) as a standard part of prenatal screening, and for other purposes.

Comments

Mathew Long profile image

Mathew Long

431

2 months ago

I ain't sure about this whole APS testing thing in prenatal screening. Sounds fishy to me. #NotBuyingIt

Oliver Merritt profile image

Oliver Merritt

471

2 months ago

I don't think this bill is a good idea. It's gonna cost a lot of money and I don't wanna pay for it. Why should I have to get tested for something I might not even have? This is just gonna make things more complicated for everyone. I don't see how this is gonna help me or anyone else.