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HR9996FEDERALin_committee

U.S. House of Representatives refers No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act to committee

Original title: No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act

July 30, 2026

healthcare maternal health insurance billing

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Signed

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Last action

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.Jul 30, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This legislative review process determines the future regulation of maternity care billing, which affects the out-of-pocket costs for new parents and the billing procedures of healthcare providers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

new mothers

The bill is intended to address billing practices specifically related to maternity care.

healthcare providers

Providers may be subject to new regulations regarding how they bill for maternity services.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act has been introduced and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means for review. The bill aims to address billing practices related to maternity care.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislative review process determines the future regulation of maternity care billing, which affects the out-of-pocket costs for new parents and the billing procedures of healthcare providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act do?

The provided document does not detail the specific provisions of the bill, only that it has been introduced and s.

Is this bill currently law?

No, the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and has been s for consideration.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Focus on Maternal Billing

The introduction of this bill indicates a legislative focus on addressing surprise medical billing specifically within the context of maternity care.

No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“Committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and Workforce“Committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationWays and Means Committee“Committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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