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Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2019

Introduced: October 23, 2019 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 11, 2020
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 11, 2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jan 8, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 23, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2019

This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 the Healthy Start program, which provides grants that support interventions to improve women’s health before, during, and after pregnancy. Further, the bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to consider communities with high rates of infant mortality when awarding grants and requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the program’s health outcomes.

What's happening now March 11, 2020

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

 Committees of jurisdiction 2