Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2158
116th Congress(2019-2020)
The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 18, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 18, 2019
Latest Action
Jul 18, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2158
Congress
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.
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House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019

This bill expands and reauthorizes through FY2024 various programs related to the screening of newborns for heritable diseases, including (1) grants to local public health agencies, (2) the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children, (3) assessments of the effectiveness of such screenings, and (4) research into new screening technologies.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
07/18/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
07/18/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:33 PM