End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act

House Bill

H.R. 4605

119th Congress

End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Earl L. Carter

Representative

Republican

GA-1

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill aims to improve maternal and infant health by expanding Medicaid and CHIP coverage for essential services. It would allow states to cover maternity health homes, increase telehealth options for pregnant and postpartum women, and require studies on improving the maternal health workforce and social determinants of health.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorEarl L. Carter (R-GA)

Introduced7/22/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act

This bill aims to improve maternal and infant health by expanding Medicaid and CHIP coverage for essential services. It would allow states to cover maternity health homes, increase telehealth options for pregnant and postpartum women, and require studies on im

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This bill aims to improve maternal and infant health by expanding Medicaid and CHIP coverage for essential services. It would allow states to cover maternity health homes, increase telehealth options for pregnant and postpartum women, and require studies on improving the maternal health workforce and social determinants of health.

Bill Number: 4605
Sponsor: Earl L. Carter (R-GA)
Introduced: 7/22/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Health

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Title: End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act
Bill Number: 4605
Sponsor: Earl L. Carter (R-GA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 7/22/2025
Summary: This bill aims to improve maternal and infant health by expanding Medicaid and CHIP coverage for essential services. It would allow states to cover maternity health homes, increase telehealth options for pregnant and postpartum women, and require studies on improving the maternal health workforce an

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to improve maternal and infant health by expanding Medicaid and CHIP coverage for essential services. It would allow states to cover maternity health homes, increase telehealth options for pregnant and postpartum women, and require studies on improving the maternal health workforce and social determinants of health.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Healthy Moms and Babies Act This bill establishes programs and requirements to support maternal health services under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). For example, the bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover services that are provided by maternity health homes (designated providers or health teams that provide pregnancy and postpartum coordinated care services). It also establishes a demonstration program to expand telehealth services for pregnant and postpartum women under Medicaid. The bill also establishes an advisory group on birthing practices for health care professionals, requires a study on Medicaid coverage of doula services, and establishes other requirements relating to the maternal health care workforce. It also requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance on ways to address social determinants of health for pregnant and postpartum women and to reduce maternal mortality for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows state Medicaid programs to cover maternity health home services, which provide coordinated pregnancy and postpartum care
Establishes a demonstration program to expand telehealth services for pregnant and postpartum women under Medicaid
Requires studies and guidance on Medicaid coverage of doula services, addressing social determinants of health, and reducing maternal mortality

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would likely improve access to comprehensive maternal and infant health services, especially for low-income women and families who rely on Medicaid. Expanding telehealth and care coordination could make it easier for pregnant and new mothers to get the support they need. The studies and guidance required by the bill could also lead to policy changes that further reduce maternal mortality and health disparities.

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Health

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4605, 119th Congress (2025). "End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4605

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