In a voice vote Tuesday night, the U.S. Senate approved legislation to provide up-to-date information to families that receive adverse prenatal genetic diagnoses.
Sens. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., and Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., co-sponsored the Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act (S. 1810), which will supply families — prenatally and up to the baby's first birthday — with a connection to support services and networks that can offer assistance.
The bill now goes to the House, which is about to recess for the rest of the year.
"I am very pleased that the legislation passed the Senate," Brownback said. "This bill will greatly benefit expecting parents who receive the sometimes overwhelming news that their unborn child may be born with a disability. This legislation will provide parents with current and reliable information about the many options available for caring for children with disabilities."
— Jennifer Mesko
