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 See on congress.gov

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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

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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 September 29, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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