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BO’s Act

USA119th CongressHR-2168| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (8)
Mike Ezell (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Baby Observation Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of home cardiorespiratory monitors for infants . This study will specifically examine their role in the prevention of sudden unexpected infant death , assessing their effectiveness, performance, and accuracy in tracking vital signs such as heart rate and blood oxygen levels. The goal is to understand how these devices contribute to infant safety and health outcomes. Within one year of the Act's enactment, HHS must submit a detailed report to Congress based on the study's findings. This report will include an analysis of new care models for improving infant sleeping environments, criteria for medically appropriate coverage by healthcare plans, and crucial recommendations on whether these monitors demonstrate sufficient product efficacy to warrant coverage under public or private health insurance plans.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5604
BO’s Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5458
BO’s Act
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 28, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3712
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5604
    BO’s Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5458
    BO’s Act


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 28, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3712
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-3712: BO’s Act

BO’s Act

USA119th CongressHR-2168| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
The Baby Observation Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of home cardiorespiratory monitors for infants . This study will specifically examine their role in the prevention of sudden unexpected infant death , assessing their effectiveness, performance, and accuracy in tracking vital signs such as heart rate and blood oxygen levels. The goal is to understand how these devices contribute to infant safety and health outcomes. Within one year of the Act's enactment, HHS must submit a detailed report to Congress based on the study's findings. This report will include an analysis of new care models for improving infant sleeping environments, criteria for medically appropriate coverage by healthcare plans, and crucial recommendations on whether these monitors demonstrate sufficient product efficacy to warrant coverage under public or private health insurance plans.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5604
BO’s Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5458
BO’s Act
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 28, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3712
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5604
    BO’s Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5458
    BO’s Act


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 28, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3712
    Introduced in Senate
Rudy Yakym

Rudy Yakym

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (8)
Mike Ezell (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-3712: BO’s Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted