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House Bill 8716
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Blood Pressure MATTERS Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 7, 2026
Overview
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This bill mandates Medicaid and CHIP coverage, as well as private health insurance coverage, for self-measured blood pressure monitoring devices for pregnant and postpartum individuals, without requiring a hypertensive disorder diagnosis. It sets limitations on the number of devices covered within specific time frames. The bill also provides a timeframe for the effective date of the legislation and outlines exceptions if state legislation is required. Additionally, the bill includes a similar provision for private health and group insurance plans under the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, with effective dates specified.

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Introduced
May 7, 2026
Latest Action
May 7, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
8716
Congress
119
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Georgia
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
North Carolina
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Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/07/2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.
05/07/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.8716 119 Blood Pressure MATTERS Act
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May 21, 2026 6:27:19 PM