HR 5435
Stop CMV Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:01 AM
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```json { "summary": "The Stop CMV Act of 2025 aims to improve the health of newborns by requiring a screening test for congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in infants 21 days or younger. Hospitals and healthcare facilities will administer this test, following guidelines established by each state’s chief executive officer for health. The federal government will provide grants to states for implementation and technical assistance, alongside funding for research into CMV screening, prevention, and treatment.", "keyProvisions": [ "Requires testing for congenital CMV in infants 21 days or less of age.", "States will establish standards and procedures for administering and tracking the testing process.", "The Discretionary Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Ch
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