AAP News Vol. 11 No. 11 November 1995, p. 5
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House approves mandatory HIV testing of newborns

LEIGH ANN BLUESTEIN

Within 3frac12 years, states would have to provide mandatory testing of all newborns whose mother's HIV status is unknown, under a House-approved provision to prevent or reduce the likelihood of perinatal transmission of the HIV virus.

The issue played a central role in the debate surrounding legislation to extend the nation's primary federal AIDS care program through fiscal year 2000. The mandatory testing provision was the subject of an amendment offered by Rep. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), who also is a physician.

The Coburn amendment passed on Sept. 18 as part of the "Ryan White CARE Act" (H.R. 1872, formerly S. 641), which provides grants to cities and states for the treatment and support of AIDS victims.