House bill · H.R. 1197 (119th Congress)
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Robin L. Kelly (U.S. Representative, IL-2, Democratic)
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Summary
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and establishes actions by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address preterm birth (i.e., babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy). Specifically, the bill reauthorizes epidemiological studies, data tracking, and prevention efforts conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related to preterm birth. Also, the bill requires HHS to establish an interagency working group to improve federal coordination and provide recommendations on preventing preterm birth, infant mortality, and related adverse birth outcomes. Additionally, HHS must arrange for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study preterm birth in the United States and report to HHS and Congress on certain aspects, including the financial costs and strategies to reduce the rate of preterm birth.
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Committee
House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
40
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See all cosponsors on Congress.gov (opens in a new tab)- Democratic27
- Republican12
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- Angie Craig
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick
- Chellie Pingree
- Chrissy Houlahan
- Daniel S. Goldman
- Darren Soto
- David G. Valadao
- Donald Norcross
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
- Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
- Jahana Hayes
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- Jake Auchincloss
- James R. Walkinshaw
- Jennifer A. Kiggans
- Jennifer L. McClellan
- Josh Riley
- Joyce Beatty
- Kathy Castor
- Kweisi Mfume
- Laurel M. Lee
- Lauren Underwood
- Lizzie Fletcher
- Maria Elvira Salazar
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Maxwell Frost
- Michael Lawler
- Paul Tonko
- Raja Krishnamoorthi
- Rashida Tlaib
- Robert J. Wittman
- Ryan Mackenzie
- Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
- Sarah McBride
- Shontel M. Brown
- Steve Cohen
- Thomas R. Suozzi
- Troy Balderson
- Zachary Nunn
Related bills
- H.R. 1768Lower Costs for Everyday Americans ActRelated bill
- H.R. 7148Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Related bill
- S. 891Bipartisan Health Care ActRelated bill
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Full history
- Dec 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 11, 2025
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House
- Feb 11, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House of Representatives
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