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Newborn Care Improvement Act
1/11/2023, 1:29 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 423
Newborn Care Improvement Act
Allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide the newborn child of a woman veteran who is receiving VA maternity care with post-delivery care services for 14 days after the child's birth if the veteran delivered the child in a VA facility or another facility with which VA has a contract for such services. (Currently, such care may not be provided for more than 7 days.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 423
Bill HR 423 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2015. Bill HR 423 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2015. Bill HR 423's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . as of July 22, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 423
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 423
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Child health
- Congressional oversight
- Veterans' medical care
- Women's health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 423
Newborn Care Improvement Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to newborn children.
Newborn Care Improvement Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 423
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