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Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025

9/24/2025, 8:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4709

The bill titled "To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs under part A of title XI of such Act relating to genetic diseases, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 23, 2025.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4709

Bill HR 4709 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 23, 2025. Bill HR 4709 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 23, 2025.  Bill HR 4709's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of September 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4709

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4709

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Child health
- Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
- Genetics
- Government information and archives
- Hereditary and development disorders
- Medical research
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Performance measurement
- Research administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4709

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs under part A of title XI of such Act relating to genetic diseases, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs under part A of title XI of such Act relating to genetic diseases, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4709

Kelly Morrison
Kelly Morrison
MinnesotaIndependent
Kim Schrier
Kim Schrier
WashingtonDemocrat
Michael K. Simpson
Michael K. Simpson
IdahoRepublican
Nicholas A. Langworthy
Nicholas A. Langworthy
New YorkRepublican
Greg Stanton
Greg Stanton
ArizonaDemocrat

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