HR 5789
118th Congress
House
Health
Child health
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Women's health
World health
NEWBORN Act
Introduced: September 28, 2023
Introduced by:
Cohen, Steve
Democratic
· Tennessee
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 29, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act or the NEWBORN Act
This bill establishes a pilot program through which the Health Resources and Services Administration must award grants to territorial, tribal, state, and local health departments in areas with the highest rates of infant mortality to address birth defects, premature births, and other leading causes of infant death. Funds may be used for needs assessments, outreach, and systems to improve social, educational, and clinical services, including prenatal counseling and postpartum care.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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