118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5789 — NEWBORN Act

“To authorize funding for the creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality, and for other purposes.”

Health

Introduced Sep 28, 2023

Last action Sep 29, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Sep 28, 2023

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Referred

Sep 29, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Sep 29, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sep 28, 2023

Introduced in House

Sep 28, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.