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No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act

USA119th CongressHR-9996| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal aims to enhance health coverage for newborns by amending the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and the Internal Revenue Code. It mandates that group health plans and health insurance issuers provide automatic coverage for a newborn for a 30-day period after birth, covering any services typically included in the parent's plan. Following this initial 30-day coverage, the bill requires plans to offer a special enrollment period of at least 60 days for parents to formally enroll their newborn. A crucial provision also stipulates that if a plan receives a claim for an unenrolled newborn, it must provide immediate notification to the participant or beneficiary that the newborn is not yet enrolled, preventing unexpected costs for new parents.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8330
No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2054
No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3387
No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8330
    No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2054
    No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3387
    No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act


  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act

USA119th CongressHR-9996| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
This legislative proposal aims to enhance health coverage for newborns by amending the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and the Internal Revenue Code. It mandates that group health plans and health insurance issuers provide automatic coverage for a newborn for a 30-day period after birth, covering any services typically included in the parent's plan. Following this initial 30-day coverage, the bill requires plans to offer a special enrollment period of at least 60 days for parents to formally enroll their newborn. A crucial provision also stipulates that if a plan receives a claim for an unenrolled newborn, it must provide immediate notification to the participant or beneficiary that the newborn is not yet enrolled, preventing unexpected costs for new parents.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8330
No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2054
No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3387
No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8330
    No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2054
    No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3387
    No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act


  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted