No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act
To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for certain health coverage of newborns.
This bill, HB9996, aims to change existing laws to ensure that newborns receive certain health coverage. It would amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and the Internal Revenue Code. These changes would provide health coverage for newborns, ensuring they have access to necessary medical services right from birth.
The bill would affect newborns and their families, ensuring that these children receive essential healthcare services without delay. It would also impact insurance providers and healthcare facilities by establishing new standards for newborn health coverage.
HB9996 was introduced on July 30, 2026, and has been referred to several House committees, including Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means. These committees will review the bill and determine the next steps in the legislative process.
