A Republican bill with 13 Republican cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Baby Observation Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the use of home cardiorespiratory monitors for infants. The study focuses on how these monitors relate to the prevention of sudden unexpected infant death. The Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress regarding the results of this study within one year of the Act's enactment. This report must include information on monitor effectiveness, new care models, coverage criteria, and insurance recommendations.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The study focuses on preventing sudden unexpected infant death through better monitoring.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill mandates a study on the effectiveness of infant monitoring technology.
- Scored +2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Investigating insurance coverage could help make monitoring devices more accessible to low-income families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Infant Safety Information: The study seeks evidence on the effectiveness, performance, and accuracy of monitors that track heart rate, blood oxygen, and other vital signs (Section 2(b)(1)). This could help parents understand if these devices actually work to prevent sudden unexpected infant death.
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Enhanced Care Standards: The report will look into new models of care intended to improve an infant's home sleeping environment (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Guidance on Insurance Coverage: The Secretary will provide health care plan criteria for medically appropriate coverage (Section 2(b)(3)) and recommendations on whether these monitors show efficacy to support coverage under public or private health insurance plans (Section 2(b)(4)). This could help families understand if their insurance should pay for these devices.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The study focuses on preventing sudden unexpected infant death through better monitoring. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Investigating insurance coverage could help make monitoring devices more accessible to low-income families. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The report explores criteria for coverage that could benefit middle-class families.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill mandates a study on the effectiveness of infant monitoring technology.
- 8/3/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Troy BaldersonRepublican · Ohio
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida
Mike EzellRepublican · Mississippi
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Carol MillerRepublican · West Virginia
Blake MooreRepublican · Utah
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas