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HR 1568 101th Congress House

To amend title V of the Social Security Act to provide for supplemental resources to enhance the delivery of health services to pregnant women and infants.

Introduced: March 22, 1989 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare AuthorizationBlock grantsHealthMaternal and infant welfare
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 17, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Mar 22, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 22, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 17, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends title V (Maternal and Child Health Services) of the Social Security Act to increase authorized appropriations for such program. Requires States, as a condition of receiving additional funds, to conduct a statewide needs assessment of maternity and infant care, including prenatal care and prevention of low birthweight and infant mortality, and to develop a plan to meet those needs. Changes State reporting requirements to monitor plan implementation results.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 22, 1989
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Mar 22, 1989
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1568: To amend title V of the Social Security Act to provide for supplemental resources to enhance the delivery of health services to pregnant women and infants.. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-1568/
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"H.R. 1568: To amend title V of the Social Security Act to provide for supplemental resources to enhance the delivery of health services to pregnant women and infants.." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-1568/.
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H.R. 1568, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-1568/.
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