Bills · HR 6220
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6220Health
MIRACLE Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a serious public health issue affecting newborns and their families. When a baby is born with drug withdrawal symptoms (neonatal abstinence syndrome or NAS), it often means a difficult start to life and significant challenges for their parents. Currently, there might not be a clear picture of how widespread this problem is, what help is actually available, or how effective different care approaches are.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide crucial data and insights into the prevalence of NAS, the effectiveness of specialized care facilities, and gaps in support services. This information can then be used by lawmakers to make informed decisions, potentially leading to better health policies, increased access to treatment, and improved outcomes for infants and mothers affected by drug use. Without this bill, the understanding of NAS prevalence and care options might remain fragmented, making it harder to develop effective solutions for this vulnerable population.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the prevalence of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
Understanding how common NAS is provides a foundational measure of the problem's scope nationwide.
PROVISION 02
Requires the study to examine infant and maternal health outcomes associated with pediatric transitional care facilities.
This evaluates the effectiveness and impact of specialized facilities designed to help infants recover from NAS.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the identification of barriers to collecting accurate NAS data for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Addressing data collection issues is essential for developing comprehensive and effective public health strategies.
PROVISION 04
Requires identification of the scope of services and supports available for NAS beneficiaries under State Medicaid plans.
This helps uncover what care is currently accessible and where there might be gaps in support for affected families.
PROVISION 05
Directs the Secretary to submit a report of findings and recommendations to Congress within three years and publish it publicly.
Ensures that the study's results are presented to policymakers for action and are made accessible to the public.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6220
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6220Health
MIRACLE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
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