Federal Legislation
STOP CMV ACT
What is the Stop CMV Act?
The Stop CMV Act is a bipartisan bill introduced into the United States Senate and House. It’s goal is to improve early detection and research for congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV).
Who introduced it?
It was introduced into the United States Senate by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) and in the United States House of Representatives by Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Greg Landsman (D-OH).
What will this bill do?
“Specifically, the bill authorizes funding to states for hospitals and other healthcare entities caring for infants to administer congenital CMV tests and encourages state healthcare agencies to prescribe standards and procedures for the administration of these tests. The bill also creates grant programs to provide funds to administer CMV tests, improve cCMV data collection systems, and assist in cCMV education and training. Lastly, the bill advances National Institutes of Health research for screening techniques, diagnostics, prevention, vaccines, and treatments.”
Links
US Senate Bill
US House Bill