House Bill 117
116th Congress(2019-2020)
NEWBORN Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2019
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Bill Number
117
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116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Steve Cohen
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Summary
Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act or the NEWBORN Act
This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to support pilot programs that address infant mortality. Specifically, grants must be awarded to local and tribal health departments in areas with the highest rates of infant mortality to establish pilot programs that address specified issues, including birth defects, premature births, and sudden infant death syndrome.
January 3, 2019
01/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/03/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/03/2019
Introduced in House
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Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:31 PM