A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the PREEMPT Act. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give guidance to States and managed care organizations on best practices for treating preeclampsia. This guidance will cover which tests for early detection of preeclampsia may be covered under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. The Secretary must issue this guidance within 180 days of the law being enacted. Additionally, the Secretary must provide technical assistance to States regarding these tests within 30 days of a request. The text specifically requires the consideration of advanced biomarker tests for early detection.
Yes· 3 of 21
- Scored +8
Would women be better off under this?
The legislation directly targets maternal health, aiming to significantly reduce mortality and morbidity from preeclampsia among pregnant women.
- Scored +7
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill directly addresses racial disparities in maternal mortality, explicitly noting that Black women face disproportionately higher risks from preeclampsia.
- Scored +7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The legislation directs the HHS to issue guidance and technical assistance to states on best practices and coverage for preeclampsia screening and biomarker tests.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3 (adding new section 1949(a)) requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on best practices for improving outcomes for pregnant women through early screening, detection, and management of preeclampsia. This is positive because it helps officials figure out better ways to care for pregnant women.
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Section 3 (adding new section 1949(a)(2)) directs the guidance to include information on which tests for early detection of preeclampsia may be furnished under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. This is positive because it clarifies coverage options for these vital health programs.
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Section 3 (adding new section 1949(b)) requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance to any State that asks for help in determining whether their plan may provide medical assistance for specific preeclampsia tests. This is positive because it gives states direct support from the federal government upon request.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts explicitly found within the provided text of the bill.
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 women be better off under this? — The legislation directly targets maternal health, aiming to significantly reduce mortality and morbidity from preeclampsia among pregnant women. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill directly addresses racial disparities in maternal mortality, explicitly noting that Black women face disproportionately higher risks from preeclampsia. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill focuses heavily on Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries, who are typically lower-income individuals. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults of childbearing age directly benefit from improved maternal healthcare and screening guidance. Would children be better off under this? — The bill helps reduce fetal deaths and preterm births associated with preeclampsia, benefiting newborns and children. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Hispanic women and other minority groups facing high-risk pregnancy conditions stand to benefit from improved screening guidance. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill specifically notes that preeclampsia is a major issue in low-resource settings, which frequently includes rural areas. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Improved coverage guidelines can benefit middle-class families utilizing public healthcare programs during pregnancy. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Asian American women benefit generally from broader advancements in maternal health screening protocols. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Immigrant women who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP may benefit from improved access and coverage clarity for pregnancy screenings. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Native American women in low-resource or high-risk settings may benefit from improved federal guidance on healthcare access. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban residents enrolled in state Medicaid programs benefit from enhanced healthcare guidelines. Would white Americans be better off under this? — White women benefit from enhanced nationwide guidance and best practices for preeclampsia detection.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The legislation directs the HHS to issue guidance and technical assistance to states on best practices and coverage for preeclampsia screening and biomarker tests. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill clarifies and supports coverage options for early preeclampsia screening tests under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Does this lower what a hospital stay costs? — Early detection and management of preeclampsia can help prevent severe maternal complications, potentially lowering overall hospital care costs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The legislation specifically focuses on maternal health outcomes and improving care for pregnant women. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill addresses stark disparities in maternal mortality, specifically noting that Black women are at least three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the government to establish and share clear guidance and best practices regarding preeclampsia testing coverage. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill requires federal agencies to issue guidance and technical assistance to states regarding Medicaid coverage.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — By improving early detection and management of preeclampsia, the bill aims to reduce long-term healthcare costs and productivity losses associated with pregnancy complications.
- 6/30/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Young KimRepublican · California
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia