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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study on the use of home cardiorespiratory monitors for infants, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Baby Observation Act or BO's Act, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the use of home cardiorespiratory monitors for infants, which are devices that track an infant's heart rate and blood oxygen levels, among other vital signs, to help prevent sudden unexpected infant death. The Secretary must then submit a report to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment, detailing the study's findings on the monitors' effectiveness, accuracy, and potential for improving infant sleep environments, as well as providing recommendations on healthcare coverage criteria and whether these monitors demonstrate product efficacy to be covered by health insurance plans.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3712/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3712/BILLS-119s3712is.pdf |
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