Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act

This bill (S 5203) requires the U.S. Health Secretary to issue guidance to state Medicaid and CHIP programs within one year of enactment. The guidance focuses on improving syphilis screening access for pregnant women, especially during the third trimester and at delivery, and providing education for medical staff and patients. It also directs states to adopt best practices for telehealth integration, multilingual resources, and treatment strategies to prevent congenital syphilis. The bill directly affects pregnant women, newborns, and state health programs administering Medicaid/CHIP services, aiming to reduce preventable congenital syphilis cases through standardized screening and care protocols.