HR 2739
106th Congress
House
Health
Block grants
Economics and Public Finance
Families
Federal aid to child health services
Federal aid to maternal health services
Government Operations and Politics
Infant mortality
Women
Healthy Start Initiative Continuation Act
Introduced: August 5, 1999
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 10, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Aug 5, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Aug 5, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1786)
Aug 5, 1999
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Healthy Start Initiative Continuation Act - Amends title V (Maternal and Child Health Services) of the Social Security Act to mandate continuance of the Healthy Start Initiative of grants to reduce infant mortality. Authorizes carrying out the Initiative on a national basis. Authorizes appropriations.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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