NEWBORN Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-08T08:15:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5789 NEWBORN Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2024, 8:15 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5789

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5789

Bill HR 5789 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill HR 5789 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 28, 2023. Bill HR 5789's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 29, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5789

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5789

NEWBORN Act

Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now 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.