S.1562 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1562, the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025, aims to reauthorize and amend the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. The bill extends funding for research related to preterm labor and delivery, and the care, treatment, and outcomes of preterm and low birth weight infants. It also mandates the establishment of an interagency working group and a study on preterm births by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Expected Effects
The bill will extend research funding and improve coordination among government agencies. It will also provide a comprehensive study on preterm births, leading to better understanding and potential interventions. The study will assess financial costs, impacting factors, and opportunities for earlier detection of risk factors.
Potential Benefits
- Continued research funding for preterm birth.
- Improved interagency coordination.
- Comprehensive study on preterm births.
- Potential for earlier detection of risk factors.
- Development of effective treatments and interventions.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for bureaucratic delays in establishing the interagency working group.
- The study's recommendations may not be immediately implementable.
- Costs associated with the study and interagency coordination.
- No direct impact on individual liberties or rights.
- The bill does not address all factors contributing to preterm birth.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause, as it promotes public health through research and study of preterm births. Congress has the power to appropriate funds for research and to enact laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers (Article I, Section 8). The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).