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INFANT Act
12/29/2022, 12:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9111
The INFANT Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 9111, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve the health and well-being of infants in the United States by providing additional support and resources to families with young children.
The INFANT Act aims to achieve this goal by expanding access to healthcare services for infants, including prenatal care for pregnant women and pediatric care for newborns. The bill also seeks to increase funding for programs that support early childhood development, such as early intervention services for children with developmental delays.
Additionally, the INFANT Act includes provisions to improve maternal health outcomes, such as increasing access to maternal mental health services and addressing disparities in maternal mortality rates among different racial and ethnic groups. The bill also aims to support families with infants by providing resources for parental leave and childcare assistance. Overall, the INFANT Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the needs of infants and their families in the United States. If passed, this bill has the potential to improve the health and well-being of the youngest members of our society and support families in providing the best possible start for their children.
The INFANT Act aims to achieve this goal by expanding access to healthcare services for infants, including prenatal care for pregnant women and pediatric care for newborns. The bill also seeks to increase funding for programs that support early childhood development, such as early intervention services for children with developmental delays.
Additionally, the INFANT Act includes provisions to improve maternal health outcomes, such as increasing access to maternal mental health services and addressing disparities in maternal mortality rates among different racial and ethnic groups. The bill also aims to support families with infants by providing resources for parental leave and childcare assistance. Overall, the INFANT Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the needs of infants and their families in the United States. If passed, this bill has the potential to improve the health and well-being of the youngest members of our society and support families in providing the best possible start for their children.
Congressional Summary of HR 9111
Infants Need Food And Nutrition Today Act or the INFANT Act
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to allow infant food combinations and dinners to be served under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
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Current Status of Bill HR 9111
Bill HR 9111 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2022. Bill HR 9111 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2022. Bill HR 9111's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of September 30, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9111
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9111
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9111
INFANT Act
INFANT Act
Infants Need Food And Nutrition Today Act
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to allow infant food combinations and dinners as WIC-eligible foods.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9111
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