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Support Federal Legislation - The Stop CMV Act

The Stop CMV Act is championed in the Senate by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), and in the House by Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Grag Landsman (D-OH). The legislation proposes the following: 

  • Provide funding for hospitals and healthcare providers to test newborns for cCMV
  • Support state agencies in setting clear standards for newborn testing
  • Create grants to expand cCMV testing, strengthen data collection, and provide education and training
  • Boost research at the National Institutes of Health for better screening, prevention, vaccines and treatment

 

 

Read the endorsement from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeons

Contact your members of Congress
 and ask them to support the Stop CMV Act

Stop CMV Act Advocacy Downloads

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Stop CMV Act 1-Pager for Policymakers                                               Letter Template – Senate                                                               Letter Template – House

Social Media Campaign

Post your support for the Stop CMV Act on social media by using one of our ready-to-go graphics below or create your own. Here are some caption ideas:

  • “CMV is a silent virus that affects 1 in every 200 US babies. We have a chance to stop this leading infectious cause of birth defects! Call your Senator and Representative and let them know you support the Stop CMV Act”.
  • “Families like mine deserve to know about congenital CMV! Support the Stop CMV Act – reach out to your Senator or Representative today and ask them to Co-Sponsor the Act”
  • “All babies deserve a healthy start. Support the Stop CMV Act – Tell your Senator and Representative that you demand more funding for congenital CMV research and newborn screening”