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PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023
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Summary of Bill S 1573
Bill 118 s 1573, also known as the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reauthorize and improve upon the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act, which was originally passed in 2006.
The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 seeks to continue funding for research and programs aimed at reducing preterm birth rates and improving outcomes for premature infants. The bill includes provisions to support research on the causes of preterm birth, as well as efforts to develop new treatments and interventions to improve the health of premature babies.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance education and outreach efforts to raise awareness about the risks of preterm birth and the importance of prenatal care. It also includes provisions to improve data collection and reporting on preterm birth rates, in order to better understand the scope of the problem and track progress in reducing preterm birth rates. Overall, the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to build upon the successes of the original PREEMIE Act and continue the fight against preterm birth in the United States. It represents a bipartisan effort to support research, education, and outreach efforts to improve outcomes for premature infants and their families.
The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 seeks to continue funding for research and programs aimed at reducing preterm birth rates and improving outcomes for premature infants. The bill includes provisions to support research on the causes of preterm birth, as well as efforts to develop new treatments and interventions to improve the health of premature babies.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance education and outreach efforts to raise awareness about the risks of preterm birth and the importance of prenatal care. It also includes provisions to improve data collection and reporting on preterm birth rates, in order to better understand the scope of the problem and track progress in reducing preterm birth rates. Overall, the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to build upon the successes of the original PREEMIE Act and continue the fight against preterm birth in the United States. It represents a bipartisan effort to support research, education, and outreach efforts to improve outcomes for premature infants and their families.
Congressional Summary of S 1573
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise modifies research and education programs for preventing premature births.
For example, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an interagency working group to improve the coordination of programs and activities to prevent preterm birth, infant mortality, and related adverse effects. (Current law permits HHS to establish such a working group.)
The bill also requires HHS to support a study carried out by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on matters related to premature births, such as the financial costs and factors that affect preterm birth rates.
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Current Status of Bill S 1573
Bill S 1573 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2023. Bill S 1573 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 11, 2023. Bill S 1573's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223. as of October 4, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1573
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
32Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1573
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Child health
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medical research
- Public contracts and procurement
- Public-private cooperation
- Research administration and funding
- Sex and reproductive health
- Women's health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1573
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023
A bill to reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act.
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